Paint is expensive so it helps to squeeze out every last bit of it out of the tube. No matter how much you squeeze the tube with your fingers, you’ll never get it all of the paint out. Plus you might strain your hands in the process. How do you get the last bit of paint out of the tube? …
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 a result, I receive a lot of questions about color wheels. Some of the comments are about how to use color wheels for mixing colors. The interesting thing is that I don’t really rely on color wheels or recommend them very often. Color wheels …
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 of details that you have to work out along the way. For example, you may are wondering what the best knot is for attaching wire to a picture. Or if you should use eye hooks or D-rings to attach the wire to the frame. …
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 that I recommend can be used to frame canvas panels or even a standard 3/4″ canvas. These framing kits are much more affordable than taking it to a picture framer. The end result looks professional and you’ll probably be able to get it done …
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 a home studio where you don’t have enough space for an easel. The basic models can also be much less expensive than a regular easel. There are advantages to using an art horse easel over a traditional easel which I describe in further detail …
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 took me years to learn these things on my own but hopefully I can help you to speed up the learning curve. The fact that acrylics are virtually odorless and they clean up with regular soap and water makes makes them great for beginners. …
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 paint is popular, there’s some confusion about what it is and what it’s made from. What is tempera paint? Tempera paint is a water based paint that cleans up with soap and water. Most brands are certified non toxic and are free from allergens. …
Does Watercolor Paint Expire? Everything You Need to Know
Have you ever found an old set of watercolor paints that you had forgotten about? It’s like finding hidden treasure, but the question is–are they still good? Does watercolor paint expire? According to manufacturers, tubes of watercolor will last for 5 years. Pan watercolors should be good for at least 10 years. This varies depending upon the storage conditions. Moldy …
How to Prevent Watercolor Paint From Beading Up on a Palette
There’s nothing like a brand new watercolor palette to give your creativity a kickstart. But the problem with a new palette is the paint tends to bead up when you mix colors on it. How do you prevent watercolor paint from beading up on a palette? The beading will eventually go away just by using the palette. Allowing the watercolor …
What’s the Difference Between Gouache and Acrylics?
Acrylics and gouache are water based paints that clean up with soap and water. While they can have similar appearances, they each have unique properties which make for completely different painting experiences. What is the difference between acrylics and gouache? Gouache paint is opaque watercolor then remains water soluble after it dries. You can use it on paper or illustration …
