Our “always on” culture is overwhelming, but we can use our senses to recalibrate and further balance the scales of work-life. As artists and creatives, we are hyper-aware of our senses when creating. The vivid colours on our palettes and…
What is a Modern Art Canvas? By definition, a Modern Art Canvas is a type of canvas painting that emphasizes artistry and experimentation. It is hand-painted with acrylic paint or mixed media.Typically, the artist will start by sketching the desired…
Canvas art is a type of artwork created using paints and canvas fabric as the medium. Whether you are looking for a new way to decorate your home or want to spruce up the walls of your office, canvas prints…
Pewter has been an essential part of human civilisation since ancient times. It is a malleable metal alloy composed mainly of tin, small amounts of copper, antimony, and bismuth. Pewter was famous during the Middle Ages and in the early…
Blending with acrylics seems to be utterly intimidating. No matter what you do or what brush you use, you keep running into the same problems: splotchy uneven paint strokes that mix in as a donkey in a dress at a…
The watercolour is a beginner-friendly medium that will help you get the gist of mixing different colours and painting with much more desired control. It gives an artist the to both draw and paint. They look no different, yet when…
Do you feel stumped when digitizing your artwork? I’ve been there. You’ve got all these fun paintings lying around your desk and a new scanner, but what do we do now??! TIPS FOR DIGITIZING YOUR ARTWORK 1- USE A GOOD…
Natural Brushes The classic brushes for oil painting are made from pig hair (hog bristle brushes). Some common types are filbert, flat, round, bright and fan brushes. Filbert: Filbert paintbrush is extremely versatile and fits almost any painting style. The…
Great Acrylic Painting Tips for Beginners Buying Paint It is best to invest in good quality materials when it comes to acrylic painting. You may be restricted by a budget, but if you invest in good paints and brushes you…
I remember when a long time ago, my daughters were younger; we used to go to the mountain during the summer to visit my parents-in-law and spend the weekend with them. The trip used to take around two hours and…
