Acrylic paints in jars or tubes. Which ones to choose?
Choosing between acrylic paints in tubes or jars? Learn the key differences in viscosity, application, and quality to pick the right medium for your next painting or craft project.
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How to stretch watercolor paper on a board without buckling
BeginnerFreeThis guide shows when watercolor paper should be stretched on a board, how to wet the sheet, secure the edges with flat-head thumbtacks, let it dry or re-wet it for wet-on-wet work, and remove the finished piece cleanly.
Why make a color swatch?
Is a color swatch necessary for your art? Discover why it's essential for pan watercolors and markers, but optional for opaque paints like acrylics.
Grid Paper Drawing for Kids: Simple Creative Ideas
Simple grid-paper drawing ideas for children: copy lines and shapes, count squares, and colour the finished pictures.
Should you stretch watercolor paper on a board?
Should you stretch watercolor paper? Explore the pros and cons of stretching versus taping, and learn which method works best for different paper types and techniques.
Meet the Prince)
I've launched a series of illustrations for my new novel. Meet the prince—a character who is far from a fairytale hero, despite his angelic appearance and delicate features.
How to Restore Old Furniture on a Budget
BeginnerFreeHere's how to restore old furniture on a budget: sand the surface, sketch a design in pencil, work it in with wood stain, and finish with varnish.
PanPastel – A New Product for Artists
Discover PanPastel, a unique pastel powder format. Learn how these highly pigmented, pan-based colors offer artists new blending possibilities, opacity, and efficient coverage for large surfaces.
Pastel Drawing - How Difficult Is It?
Discover why pastel drawing is the perfect entry point for beginners. Learn about essential supplies, the benefits of colored paper, and a simple trick to keep your artwork from crumbling.
Multi-Panel Wall Art for a Kids’ Room
Create cheerful multi-panel wall art with transferred drawings, acrylic or tempera paint, small canvases, and simple step-by-step colouring.
Watercolor in a notebook – a strange novelty among watercolor paints
Discover the unique Viviva watercolor notebook. A compact, travel-friendly set of single-pigment paints in a portable sheet format. Is this the future of plein air painting?
DIY Bamboo Brush Case
Make a bamboo brush case from a sushi mat and elastic to help protect watercolor and oil brushes for travel and plein air painting.