Drawing daily is one of the most effective ways to get better as an artist. Whether you are looking to capture people, places, animals, or more, a sketchbook should be with you at all times. But not just any sketchbook… The best sketchbook should not only have the portability of the artist in mind, but […]
10 Things To Paint That Will Make You A Much Better Artist
You have chosen the medium you prefer, you have bought the art supplies you need, and have prepared the surface you’ll be painting on. Now there is only one thing left to do before getting started: choosing the subject. There is nothing scarier for an artist than facing a blank canvas. No matter the subject […]
What The Heck Is Acrylic Yarn (And Why People Love It Or Hate It)
Acrylic yarn is the subject of controversy in the fiber arts community. Many crafters will praise the benefits of synthetic yarns, while others argue that the costs outweigh those benefits. Acrylic yarns are easy to praise. They are manufactured and sold in high volumes, in a variety of colors and styles. Great for beginners, acrylic […]
How To Remove Acrylic Paint From Canvas With Ease
Acrylic paint is considered to be one of the easiest paints for beginners. However, one of acrylic paints main characteristics is how quick drying it can be. While this is great for artists who like to layer up quickly, especially when adopting the lean-over-fat principle, the fast drying time makes things difficult if you made […]
How to Paint With Acrylics: A Beginners Guide
Acrylic paint is renown for its quick drying time and its flexible nature. It’s a great alternative to other slow-drying paints such as oil, and a highly versatile one to experiment with textures and effects. Artists who choose it as their medium can enjoy its flexibility by not having to follow the usual rules. One […]
10 Best Pencil Erasers That Will Cleanly Remove Marks
Removing graphite marks from a piece of paper should be a fairly straightforward process, right? From the onset, yes. However, when you start adding in more variants such as using artist grade drawing papers that have a deep-set tooth or perhaps a much softer grade pencil that leaves darker marks – things start to get […]