What are commissions in art
One of the common ways to make money as an artist is by working on commissions for others. Are you wondering what are commissions in art, rules, prices, contracts, etc? Let us find out! Commissions in art are the act…
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The easy 3-step guide for blending with acrylic paint.
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 odd paint strokes that mix in as a donkey in a dress at a…
How to use your senses to navigate through Creative and Professional Burnout?
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…
Top 5 new categories of modern canvas art
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…
What is Canvas Art
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: Its origins and development
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…
The easy 3-step guide for creating smoother, gradual blends with acrylic paint.
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…
Why you should use watercolour pencils?
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…
How do you digitize your artwork
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…
Paintbrushes Guide for Oil Paintings
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…