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Taking the first step can be the hardest thing to do. Most people are curious about taking an art workshop. We ponder it over and over in our heads and before the decision is made, several thoughts enter our minds. "Is it really worth it?" ...

Resin art is a unique medium that has grown immensely in popularity in recent years. Art resin is known for its versatility – it seems like there is no limit to what you can create when you’re working with resin! In this blog post, we’re ...

Are you ready to take your creativity outdoors and embrace the beauty of plein air drawing? We're here to equip you with everything you need to make your outdoor art adventures a success. From portable easels to essential drawing tools, let's dive into ...

Whether you're a seasoned painter or just starting out, understanding the different types of paintbrushes can take your art to new levels. As a tool that carries the color to the paper, canvas, panel, or wall, the brush shape and size contribute to expression. ...

So many times, when artists are starting out, they may opt to forego certain painting tools to save a dollar here or there. Now granted, there are occasions where that can work. Artists don't NEED 25 brushes to produce confident, compelling works of art. ...

Have you ever looked at a display of hundreds of colorful markers and thought how fun they would be to use, but you weren’t sure where to begin? We’ve got a few alcohol marker tips and tricks for you, whether you want to begin creating marker ...

Making art can be such an urgent emotional and spiritual experience that safety can be an afterthought. Plus, art supplies are so much fun that we can forget they may contain ingredients we should use cautiously for the safety of ourselves, those around ...

“I was a practicing pharmacist in my mid-40s when I took up watercolor. All I wanted to do was paint nice little landscapes, local scenes, barns, homes, the mountains, etc. It didn’t take me long to come to the conclusion that I couldn’t ...

As artists, we create art to be viewed and enjoyed. We do not paint to hide our art in a closet or under a bed. In some cases, we may be painting to sell to clients who want to enhance their home or business with wonderful works of art. Whether you paint ...

You hardly ever think of using a painting knife in watercolor, but a friend of mine many years ago showed me this, and his name is Charles Sharpe. I've enjoyed using a painting knife ever since then. ...