Painting Techniques

How to Paint With Watercolor Pencils: A Complete Guide to Techniques

In brief: Watercolor pencils combine the precision of drawing with the fluidity of watercolor. You can use them dr...

How to Paint with Gouache: A Complete Guide to Techniques for Beginners

In brief: Gouache is an opaque water-based paint that offers a matte finish and can be layered. It’s ideal for be...

Plaster Art: A Complete Guide to Creating 3D Reliefs at Home

In brief: Plaster Art is a modern art technique that uses plaster compound and palette knives to create raised 3D ...

Have You Tried Express Transfer Solution?

Decoupage Technique has been familiar to us all for a long time and remains a favorite. It has been popular for a l...

A Creative and Unusual Combination: Ink and Oil Pastels!

From a chemistry perspective, we might say that ink (water-based) and oil/wax pastels (oil- and wax-based) are two ...

Want to Stretch a Canvas? What You Need to Know

Although it is much easier to buy an already stretched canvas, some artists still prepare their own canvas for thei...

Rainbow Glazes on Ceramics: Brian Giniewski's Art Studio

Philadelphia-based ceramic artist Brian Giniewski creates rainbow mugs and vases that look as if they’ve been drizz...

How to Use Butter Paste to Create Amazing Texture | Easy Tips and Techniques

How to Create Beautiful Textured Art with Butter Paste? Have you ever felt an irresistible pull toward canvases...

Creating Magic with Paint: An Easy Way to Bring Texture Paste to Life

What Can You Use to Color Texture Paste, and How? Have you ever wondered how artists create those beautiful pas...

How to Create Subtle Watercolor Gradients: A Simple Trick for Dreamy Backgrounds

How to Create Beautifully Blended Watercolor Backgrounds Have you ever struggled to achieve those soft, dreamy ...

Create Charming 3D Effects on Glass with Stencil Paint

What Is Texture Paste, and How Can It Add 3D Texture to Your Acrylic Painting? Have you ever wished your acryli...

Summer Watercolor Magic: Painting Outdoors as a New Hobby

Is Watercolor Painting a Good Technique for Summer? Summer warmth practically invites you to head outdoors and ...