Category: How To

  • 10 Easy Ways: How to Get Oil Pastel Out of Clothes

    10 Easy Ways: How to Get Oil Pastel Out of Clothes

    I love working with oil pastels, they are full of vibrant colors and creamy texture and are a shortcut to sketching my designs in oils before I commit to a full canvas and brush treatment. But every now and then they can be a nightmare when they get on my clothes. If you’re anything like…

  • How to Seal Water Based Markers: Quick & Easy Guide!

    How to Seal Water Based Markers: Quick & Easy Guide!

    Do you love using water based markers but worry about them running or getting damaged? Water-based markers are a popular choice for artists and crafters alike, thanks to their versatility and ease of use. Over the years there’s one common concern most artists have and that is the potential for the ink to smudge or…

  • How to Easily Remove Masking Fluid from Your Brush

    How to Easily Remove Masking Fluid from Your Brush

    Have you started using masking fluid and got some on your brush and now want to know how to remove masking fluid from your brush? Fear not! I have the answers for you. When using masking fluid it’s really important to clean your brushes before the fluid dries. This will stop the masking fluid from…

  • How To Start Selling Art Online: 10 Ways Checklist for 2023

    How To Start Selling Art Online: 10 Ways Checklist for 2023

    If you are an artist, it can be difficult to monetize your creative talents and expand your profile. With so many options available it is important to have a smart approach when starting to sell art online. The right platform and portfolio website are key elements to ensuring success in this space. It is essential…

  • 9 Easy Steps On How To Stretch Canvas After Painting

    9 Easy Steps On How To Stretch Canvas After Painting

    If you are wondering if you should stretch a canvas after painting or before painting then you’re in the right place! Whether an artist has painted on an unstretched canvas or a stretched canvas that has become loose over time, learning how to stretch canvas after painting it will keep it flat and taut, preserving…

  • 5 Methods on How to Dispose of Turpenoid Properly

    5 Methods on How to Dispose of Turpenoid Properly

    If you want a simple and safe solution for how to dispose of turpenoid, fill the container with turpenoid with either dirt or clay kitty litter (the most popular variety), seal the lid, and then dispose of it with your trash. If you’re looking for ways to responsibly manage hazardous waste from your household, reach…

  • How To Lighten Paint Color Without White – Break The Rules

    How To Lighten Paint Color Without White – Break The Rules

    When I first started painting I was under the belief that you always used white to lighten a paint color and black to darken it. That assumption went out the window when I tried to lighten red with a little white and instead of getting light red I got pink. This got me thinking, there…