Below is what I believe to be the best gouache paint set for beginners. It has a nice assortment of small high quality artist grade tube paints perfect for learning techniques and experimentation. Some disclosure: If you purchase this set via the links below, I will receive a small commission. I thank your for your […]
Best Acrylic Paint Set for Beginners
I have tried a handful of beginner student grade acrylic paint in my time as an artist and I had always been partial to Liquitex Basics until recently when trying out the best acrylic paint set for beginners: Blick Studio Acrylic paint. While I do belong to the Dick Blick affiliate program and I will […]
What are the Best Charcoal Pencils?
I am a huge fan of charcoal. I love to work with both charcoal sticks as well as pencils for more precise detail and control. Both have their uses and any aspiring charcoal artist should learn how to use both, but this post is specially about charcoal pencils. So let’s answer the question: What are […]
Faber-Castell Polychromos Wooden Box Pencil Set of 120
Are you looking to purchase the faber-castell polychromos wooden box pencil set of 120? Well if so, have I got a deal for you! You can purchase this beautiful set of high quality colored pencils at a discounted price over at Dick Blick Art materials by following this link. Or you can scroll down and […]
What is Gum Arabic Used For in Watercolor Painting?
In today’s post we answer the question: What is Gum Arabic Used For in Watercolor Painting? Gum arabic is used as a binder in watercolor paint but you can also buy it separately as a medium. As a watercolor medium it is used to increase color brilliancy, gloss and transparency. Artists also find that the […]
What do you Need to get Started with Oil Painting?
Hello future oil painter! Glad you found me! So you want to become the next Vincent Van Gogh and need to know: What do you need to get started with oil painting? The good news is you don’t need dozens of tubes of paint, dozens of brushes, and and a large assortment of mediums. Now […]
What is the Best Paper for Watercolor Pencils?
Watercolor pencils are a fantastic and unique medium giving the artist both a drawing and painting medium all in one. They draw much like colored pencils yet behave like watercolor paint when water is added. This is because the binder used in watercolor pencils is water soluble unlike the waxy or oil based binder used […]
What is the Best Paper for Charcoal Drawing?
There are many different types of drawing paper available today, more so than ever before which makes the process of choosing the best paper for charcoal drawing even more difficult. Charcoal is a dry, dusty medium that needs a paper with tooth, with texture, to hold the medium in place. You will also need a […]
Best Watercolor Paints for Beginners
So you are a newbie and you would like to know the best watercolor paints for beginners. There are so many options available today as an artist. Go to any online or brick and mortar art supply store and you will find a wide selection of watercolor supplies. First you have to choose between student […]
How to Choose the Right Watercolor Painting Brushes
In the following video, artist Steve Mitchell from “The Mind of Watercolor” youtube channel discusses how to choose good watercolor painting brushes. If you are a beginner or even experienced watercolor artist, you will find the following information very helpful. Enjoy! Be sure to support this artist and show your appreciation by visiting his YouTube channel […]