Painting leather is an easy and cost-effective way to bring new life to an old pair of shoes or to upcycle your leather bag into a statement piece for your wardrobe. If you are unsure on how to get started or are looking for something to inspire your next leather painting idea, we have created…
Oil paints are vibrant but slow-drying paints. While this allows them to be blended easily to create beautiful colors, it can also be a major downside to working with them, as you have to wait much longer in between coats compared to other mediums. Their slow drying time also makes storing and transporting them much…
Are you in need of some creative inspiration? Look no further than our art prompt generator! Our generator is designed to help jumpstart your artistic process, with an endless array of possibilities at your fingertips. Each time you use it, you’ll get a unique prompt that will inspire you to explore a variety of artistic…
Tracing offers many benefits to beginners and professional artists alike and there are a multitude of ways to trace depending on if you are tracing to paper, canvas, or other materials. If you want to trace and transfer your reference knowing which method to use can be tricky, we have created this handy guide so…
Are you a rookie art-and-crafter with a burgeoning interest in working with paint mediums? Maybe you just want to learn more about acrylic paint in particular. Either way, you have come to the right spot! Acrylics are among the most popular kinds of paint in arts and crafts. In this article, we are going to…
In the world of fine art, as far as painting is concerned specifically, you have several mediums from which to choose. Watercolors, for example, have been a popular paint medium for centuries now. More contemporary mediums, such as synthetic polymer-based paints like acrylics, are also on the cards for modern painters. However, there is no…
While we could all possibly agree that in the world of fine art, oil paints carry the highest degree of prestige; this is not to say that it is the most popular variety of paint bought, sold, and used worldwide. This accolade would instead go to acrylic paint, a partly synthetic material that is both…
Acrylic paint is by far the most popular paint used today. Most of us started our journey as budding artists in our infancy. Because of its affordability and durability, acrylic paint has become the natural paint to use in the home and at schools worldwide. So, can you use acrylic paint on metal? What about…
What is Plein-air painting? You may have heard of a painting technique called en Plein air, which was not a technique always supported in art history but has resulted in some of the most famous paintings. This article will help you understand what Plein-air painting is, how this technique has been used in art history,…
With the fast-paced living lifestyle that so many of us endure, we are finding that more and more people are opting to stay at home on weekends where much more quality time is dedicated to the family. We will be exploring some very exciting pottery painting ideas with you so that the next time the…
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