By Alina Bradford Pens, Pencils, Markers, Paints and More Perfect for Earth Day There are more earth friendly resources than …
How to Use Light in Your Artwork
By Alina Bradford The way you light your subject determines if it comes to life or stays flat on the …
Painting with Sponges, Kitchen Aids and More
Ideas for Using Household Objects in Your Paintings By Alina Bradford For years artists have used all kinds of creative …
What Does Fat Over Lean Mean?
By Alina Bradford In oil painting, new artists are told to paint “fat over lean,” but what does this really …
10 Unusual Art Supplies Every Artist Studio Needs
By Alina Bradford A well supplied art studio needs more than paints and canvases. There are ten art supplies that …
What is Masking?
Masking, in fine art, means to protect your canvas or paper from paint. This is done by covering the area …
Painting Basics: A Guide for New Artists
If you are new to painting, it may seem that there are an endless amount of things you need to …
How to Paint With Acrylics
By Alina Bradford Acrylic is a popular medium choice for many different reasons. It is convenient because it dries quickly, …