How to Set Up a Lamy Safari Fountain Pen for Drawing
I’ve been drawing for years but it was only recently that I started using fountain pens…
10 Tips to Make Color Mixing Less Frustrating for Beginners
Color mixing is one of those things that looks like it should be easy, but once…
7 Differences Between Stretched Canvas & Canvas Panels
I paint on both stretched canvas and canvas panels. They each have their own advantages and…
How Long Does It Take for Water Mixable Oils to Dry?
Water mixable oils are a unique painting medium. You can use them like regular oils but…
How to Ship Small Paintings With Free Envelopes!
Okay, so you sold a painting. It’s a great feeling, isn’t it? But then you realize…
What Can You Mix With Water Mixable Oils?
Water mixable oils are a relatively recent invention. They are a special type of oil paint…
The Simple Way to Use Oil Paints Without Thinner
If you’re like me, then you probably don’t like using paint thinner because of the smell….
The Top 5 Ways Linen Is Different Than Canvas
Many artists have questions about how linen fabric differs in comparison to canvas. In this post,…
How to Get the Last Bit of Paint Out of a Tube-The Easy Way
Paint is expensive so it helps to squeeze out every last bit of it out of…
5 Reasons Why Color Wheels Aren’t Helpful for Mixing Colors
Some of my color mixing videos went viral over the past year on social media. As…
How to Tie Picture Hanging Wire and Tips for Hanging Paintings
Hanging a picture should be a simple task, but you soon realize there are a number…
How to Assemble a Wood Picture Frame Kit-It’s Simple & Easy!
Wood picture framing kits make it easy for you to frame your own paintings. The frames…
The Best Art Horse Easels for Artists Compared
Art horses are popular in schools and figure drawing classes. They’re also a good solution for…
10 Acrylic Painting Tips for Beginners – Improve Your Painting!
In this post I give away all of my essential acrylic painting tips for beginners. It…
What Is Tempera Paint? Everything You Need to Know
Tempera paints are common in schools because they’re easy to use and inexpensive. Even though tempera…