Acrylic Painting - Art Instruction For Beginners

Can Sharpies be used on plastic?

So today’s question is : Can Sharpies be used on plastic? And the answer is yes and no. Sharpie Oil Based Markers can be used on plastic. The traditional alcohol based Sharpie Markers are not ideal for plastic. They will smear and ultimately fade over time. If you want something more permanent, then use the […]

Easy Acrylic Painting Tutorials for Beginners Step by Step

When you are first staring out with acrylic painting, it is important to jump right in and get to work, especially on easy projects. Completing your first painting is rewarding and gives you a sense of accomplishment, especially if you are happy with your work! Below are a handful of easy acrylic painting tutorials for […]

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 […]

Oil Pastel Ideas for Beginners

So you are looking for ideas on what to paint and draw with your shiny new box of oil pastels? We have just what you need below. A few things every beginner should know before using oil pastels. It is important that you use a good quality oil pastel as they are not all made […]

How to Draw an Angel with Wings – Easy Step by Step Beginner Lessons

Hello Fellow artist! So you love angels and would like to learn how to draw one with an easy to follow step by step demonstration? Awesome. I found some great lessons on youtube. I have included lessons that cover how to draw angels in different styles from very easy cartoon angels to the more realistic […]

Layering and Blending with Colored Pencils for Beginners

Welcome beginner colored pencil artist! I am so glad you stopped by my little corner of the web. In the following post you will find a handful of excellent videos what will demonstrate the various ways an artist can begin layering and blending with colored pencils. Colored pencils are a fantastic medium and I hope […]

Portrait Drawing in Charcoal – Time Lapse Demonstrations

Below are several fantastic time lapse portrait drawings created with charcoal by some very talented artists! Charcoal is definitely my favorite drawing medium. I like how you can smear, rub, brush and move charcoal around the support to create some very interesting effects. I guess it is because I am a painter at heart. Charcoal […]

Acrylic Knife Painting for Beginners

In the following post I have gathered a handful of awesome lessons and demonstrations that teach acrylic knife painting for beginners. If you are used to painting with only a brush, getting the hang of painting with a knife can be a bit of a challenge . You don’t have the same type of control […]

How to Paint Landscapes in Acrylic Step by Step

Below are hand picked video demonstrations that show how to paint landscapes in acrylic. Painting landscapes with acrylics will either be challenging or easy depending on your painting style. Because acrylics dry fast, there won’t be much time to blend and move the paint around the canvas. For some, especially those used to working with […]

Drawing 101- Lessons and Exercises for Beginners

Welcome fellow drawing enthusiast! In this post we will dive right into basic drawing 101 by providing you with some awesome video lessons and exercises from experienced artists. One of the most effective methods for improving your drawing skills is with exercises. Exercises loosen you up, but also teach you valuable skills like how to […]