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What's in a Name? What's in a Number?
When it comes to buying paint, how do you choose? There are several brands to consider, hundreds of color names, and new colors being introduced every year. With so many...
What's in a Name? What's in a Number?
When it comes to buying paint, how do you choose? There are several brands to consider, hundreds of color names, and new colors being introduced every year. With so many...
Oil and Water Don't Mix... Or Do They?
These days, more and more artists seem to be looking for an alternative to traditional oil paints. They love the long lasting properties of oil paints with their clear and...
Oil and Water Don't Mix... Or Do They?
These days, more and more artists seem to be looking for an alternative to traditional oil paints. They love the long lasting properties of oil paints with their clear and...
I Go, You Go, We All Go for Yupo!
Yupo is made from polypropylene pellets that are processed to form a sheet of very unique plastic. The surface is waterproof and has a super smooth bright white matte finish that...
I Go, You Go, We All Go for Yupo!
Yupo is made from polypropylene pellets that are processed to form a sheet of very unique plastic. The surface is waterproof and has a super smooth bright white matte finish that...
Tempera and Watercolor: Are They the Same?
I was recently asked by a customer, what is the difference between tempera paint and watercolor. She went on to say that they are both water based and are both...
Tempera and Watercolor: Are They the Same?
I was recently asked by a customer, what is the difference between tempera paint and watercolor. She went on to say that they are both water based and are both...
Preserving the Whites
Watercolor artists everywhere have their own ideas about how to preserve whites. The white areas of your painting provide highlights as well as what artist’s call sparkle to your painting....
Preserving the Whites
Watercolor artists everywhere have their own ideas about how to preserve whites. The white areas of your painting provide highlights as well as what artist’s call sparkle to your painting....
Basically, It's All About Color
We get a lot of calls from beginning artists, particularly watercolorists. They are excited about getting started, perhaps taking a class and want the best materials they can afford. Watercolor...
Basically, It's All About Color
We get a lot of calls from beginning artists, particularly watercolorists. They are excited about getting started, perhaps taking a class and want the best materials they can afford. Watercolor...
The Mysterious Phenomenon Called Wax Blooming
Colored Pencils are more popular than ever, and no longer just for kids! Professional artists everywhere are finding more and more ways to push the limits of this wonderful material. As...
The Mysterious Phenomenon Called Wax Blooming
Colored Pencils are more popular than ever, and no longer just for kids! Professional artists everywhere are finding more and more ways to push the limits of this wonderful material. As...
The Not-So-New Airbrush
This morning we were fortunate to have a representative from the Iwata Airbrush Company come and demonstrate their airbrush product line. This presentation was a wonderful refresher on the new...
The Not-So-New Airbrush
This morning we were fortunate to have a representative from the Iwata Airbrush Company come and demonstrate their airbrush product line. This presentation was a wonderful refresher on the new...
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