It’s pretty obvious that watercolor paint is different from acrylic and oil paint. But did you know that watercolor paintbrushes are also different from the brushes used acrylic and oil paint? It’s pretty obvious that watercolor paint is different from acrylic and oil paint. But did you know that watercolor paintbrushes are also different from…
When I first started out painting with acrylics I just bought the cheapest ones I could find and ended up with a set of 3 brushes, all with the same size and shape. Long story short, it didn’t take me long to realize that it wasn’t a very good purchase. Knowing which brush to use…
Warping is the most difficult part for many beginners that are learning how to start weaving on a loom. There are many different types of looms, and the warping process might be different depending on the one you are using. Fortunately, if you are using a loom for beginners you will be able to learn…
Weaving isn’t difficult to learn. The problem is that there is so much to learn! How to warp a loom, weaving techniques, weaving patterns, how to finish a weave, etc. Following a clearly structured weaving course can definitely be helpful for beginners. Or maybe you already understand the basics and you are just looking for…
It might not look like it, but the humble art palette is a crucial tool for artists. Most painters will need some kind of surface to put their paint on and mix them before applying it to the canvas. Although traditional art palettes use to be made out of wood with a hole for your…
Acrylic paint is one of the most used types of paint, and many of the famous paintings have been made using acrylics. Most of these paintings are on canvas. But did you know that you can use acrylic paint on glass as well? Using acrylic glass paint is a fun way to decorate your vases,…
Don’t we all love rhinestone shirts? They come in many different colors, sizes and shapes and can be used to decorate T-shirts, hoodies, belts, jeans etc. Do you want to make your own DIY rhinestone shirt? This post will tell you exactly how to decorate shirts with rhinestones. So make sure to read to the…
Ever looked at a digital artist and marveled at their results and wanted to give it a try yourself? Going from traditional to digital isn’t easy and using a keyboard and mouse probably won’t give you the results you want. Regardless if you want to do a few quick sketches or an elaborate study, using…
Are you looking for a new art project you can do together with your children or loved one? Making a homemade hand cast is a great way to make a memory that will last for a long time. With the right kit, it will be easy, cheap and lots of fun to make your own…
Every digital artist needs some kind of graphical tablet and drawing software. For most of us, that will be a Wacom tablet and Photoshop. However, just plugging in your tablet into your computer and starting to draw will most likely not give the results you want. Both Wacom tablets and Photoshop offers many different features…
