Painting & Drawing

Why is my acrylic paint cracking? You may be asking this because the painting that you spent dozens of hours creating is getting undone. Why … Read more

What is turpentine used for in painting? Many artists use turpentine in their work, but what is it really used for? If you cannot stand … Read more

Puffy paint is a non-toxic variety. It’s commonly used for arts and crafts and for fabrics to make custom bags, hats, or T-shirts. But like … Read more

Using a calligraphy pen, especially the one you have to dip in ink frequently, is a messy business. If you are a serious calligraphy artist, … Read more

Watercolor tube vs. pan – what distinguishes watercolor paints sold in tubes from those sold in pans? How can you choose the one that is … Read more

Have you ever heard of or used mechanical pencils before? You would be shocked to know that mechanical pencils are an older concept than your … Read more

If you don’t know how to paint on plexiglass, you were most likely surprised when all the paint peeled off almost immediately once dried. Plexiglass … Read more

Working with oil pastels is hard as it is. But when you make mistakes, it becomes a lot harder because you would have to erase … Read more

The online art community is one of the most active groups right now. You can find groups of artists almost everywhere online. They are on … Read more

So, you just got those canvas panel paintings that you have been waiting months for, and you already picked the spot to hang them. Now, … Read more