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Painting on Linen: Exploring the Pros and Cons
Throughout history, artists have embraced various materials for their canvases, and one that has stood the test of time is linen. But what exactly is linen, and why do some artists prefer painting on...
How To
A Step-by-Step Guide Using Trekell Varnish Brushes and Gamvar
Welcome to Trekell Insight's comprehensive guide on how to varnish artwork using Trekell Varnish Brushes and Gamvar varnish. Varnishing is a crucial step in preserving and enhancing the longevity of your artwork. In this step-by-step...
Trekell at Thinkspace Projects
Thinkspace Gallery in Los Angeles is hosting a celebration of their 15 year anniversary with an opening reception on January 11 of last week. The show is open through January 25, 2020, so don’t...
Paintbrushes
Brushes for Watercolor Painting
There is something so amazingly beautiful about watercolor paintings--the way the colors fade into each other so delicately and seamlessly, and the soft and subtle effects of the watered-down paint. Whether you consider yourself...
Soybean The Stolen Dog--How the Artist Community Came Together to Find Him
Lost DogThis holiday season was a very memorable one for the owners of Soybean, a 16-year-old Boston Terrier. L.A. area artist Esao Andrews and designer and maker Clare Herron utilized Instagram for help with...
Paintbrushes
Understanding Brushes for Oil Painting: Types and Uses
Whether you’re a beginning oil painter or an old pro, chances are you have some questions about what types of brushes are best for oil painting and what each of them are good for....
Introducing Children to Art
Kids love to paint, maybe even more that grownups do. But bring up the word “lesson” and they’ll probably give you a look of disdain. If it sounds like work, it probably won’t be...
Formal Art Classes or YouTube “Training?”
When it comes to learning how to paint or sculpt, or really anything artsy, there are different schools of thought about which method is best. You can usually find a class near where you...
Materials
Break Out of Your Typical Medium to Boost Creativity
In a recent post, we talked about experiencing lulls in creativity as artists and what we could do to counteract those times of creative downturn. Today let’s delve into one of the things we...
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