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Choosing brushes can feel overwhelming. You do not need a giant set to make great work, you just need a few well chosen tools that match your medium and your style.This guide walks you...
When it comes to brushes that can do it all, the filbert quietly earns its place as a studio staple. With a shape that balances precision and softness, it’s the go-to for many artists...
For many artists, their works are expressions of the deepest layers of emotion. Each piece tells a story, sometimes multiple stories. Each story is filled with complexity and development. Poetically layering is one of...
Whether you’re heading to a workshop, a convention, or simply want to paint while on vacation, traveling with art supplies can feel like packing for a high-stakes mission. Brushes bend, panels dent, paints leak,...
Introducing our 2025 Pet Portrait Winners!Kids, Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced categories judged by Alai Ganuza! Our heartfelt thanks go out to everyone who participated!"Who can decide what is “good” or “bad” in art? Judging...
If you’ve ever stood in an art supply aisle wondering why one brush costs a few dollars while another is ten times that price, you’re not alone. To the untrained eye, they might look...
If you’ve ever stood in front of your collection of brushes and felt overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Even the great artists like Monet, Van Gogh, and O’Keeffe likely stood before their brushes. They obsessed over choosing...
Early on, many artists are taught that watercolor is to be done on paper. Butthat’s not the only place where watercolor is bound to. With preparation, you can turn a wood panel into a stable...
While painting on wood panels that have been properly prepped, you can expect a surface that offers structure, durability, and a beautifully smooth surface. But, without this preparation, you run the risk of uneven...
Rethink Raw: Why Baltic Birch Panels Might Be Your New Favorite SurfaceWood panels are often pigeonholed as “just for oil painters.” But the truth? With the right prep, Trekell’s raw Baltic Birch panels can...
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