Author: Isabella Boyle
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In the world of art supplies, watercolor markers have emerged as a game changer for artists and art enthusiasts, capturing their hearts and attention with their convenience and ease of use. These are art supplies that lie somewhere between watercolor paints and markers and are ideal for artists of all levels and ages. In this…
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Early Life Pierre-Auguste Renoir was born on February 25, 1841, in Limoges, France. He was the sixth child in a family of modest means. His father was a tailor, and his mother was a seamstress. When Renoir was three years old, his family moved to Paris in search of better opportunities. Growing up in the…
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Acrylic paints are awesome because you can use them in any way you want, they can resemble oil paints or watercolors and can be dry fast enough that you do not have to wait too long to add further layers, so finding the best acrylic paint for everyone – from starters to pros – is…
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As artists, we all know that the quest for the perfect oil paint is eternal: New brands overflow the market, old brands are somewhat lacking, and the color we look for is somehow always out of stock. In oil painting, where the quality of the pigment, durability, and versatility are of utmost importance, choosing the…
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Watercolors are a beautiful medium to work with, some even consider it the perfect medium for beginners to start learning with, however when talking about watercolors supplies we found ourselves swimming in a sea of options regarding paint, brushes, paper, etc. Finding the best watercolor paints should be as easy as going to the art…
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When stepping into the world of digital art, one of the first tools you’ll likely consider is a drawing tablet—a device that revolutionizes the way artists create by translating the strokes of a stylus into digital lines and shapes. For newcomers, selecting the right tablet is more than just a purchase; it’s a pivotal decision…
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The brush in watercolor painting is that essential tool that serves as the primary medium for artists to express their vision on paper. It is not merely a tool but an extension of the artist’s hand, so understanding the various types of brushes, the things they do, their anatomy, and the materials from which they…
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In the watercolor painting community, there’s a well-accepted belief: “You can make cheap paint look impressive on good paper, but the finest paint won’t even perform well on poor-quality paper,” and this is indeed true. Unfortunately, when it comes to selecting watercolor paper, many artists opt for the most convenient option, like an affordable sketchbook…
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It is a common experience, especially for beginner artists, to enter an art store expecting to buy some brushes and come out either empty handed and feeling overwhelmed, or with the wrong brushes and having spent too much or too little. Experienced artists will understand the struggle we’ve all felt when faced with the many…
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What is Mixed Media Art? Mixed Media art is a visual art form that brings together different traditional mediums into a single composition, for example, if you work with ink, paint, pencil and add some pictures and stickers on a page of your sketchbook you’ve created a mixed media piece. The term mixed media is…