By Tina Martin Whether you're one of the almost 2.5 million Americans who work primarily as an artist, according to the National Endowment for the Arts, or you're just dabbling with a side business, craft, and vendor shows, it’s important to get your handcrafted goods in front of an audience that's ready to buy. Preparing […]
I've been oil painting for over 15 years. I like oil paint because of its incredible versatility, blending capabilities, forgiving technique, stability, and perceived value in the marketplace. But that choice can bring a number of challenges if you are used to water-based paints. So how can you keep from making a big mess when […]
Oil paint is a very versatile medium that sticks to many different types of surfaces. However, depending on your painting style and goals as an oil painter, some surfaces are better than others. Let's dive in and take a look at some different surfaces for oil painting and give you all the information you need […]
Creating artwork with resin can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be if you know the basics. Are you looking for a DIY project related to art and craft? Something enticing, colorful, and unique? This article will fulfill your curiosity, and after you’ve finished reading, you’ll get to know how to create your epoxy […]
One of the biggest reasons I hear about why people don't want to paint in oils is because of the fumes and or toxicity. This always surprises me because in reality, good, quality oil paint is no more toxic than watercolor or acrylic, and it doesn't have to smell bad. In this article, I'll discuss […]
In most landscape paintings, trees are usually the center of interest or at least a strong element in the scene. Their variety of shapes, not just among different species, but among how they are arranged, can enhance any landscape painting. However, poorly-painted trees can be the number one reason for failed landscape paintings. Among beginning […]
Painting sunsets is something many artists enjoy doing. The beautiful, intense colors, simplified foreground, and dramatic clouds beckon us to pick up our brushes and make our best attempts to capture that gorgeous but fleeting moment. However, there are many mistakes that beginning and even seasoned artists can make that will ruin their sunset paintings. […]
Black is probably the most controversial color an artist can have on their palette. Some artists swear by it and wouldn't dare paint without it, other artists will have nothing to do with it. We are going to explore the topic of the color black in painting and how to mix the color black without […]
There are many different reasons artists choose to paint with oil paint. While numerous blending capabilities, longer working time, rich, and deep colors are some of the reasons, a glossy finish is one of the most popular. But just because you are painting with oils doesn't mean you will have glossy results. So how do […]
For artists, there are a number of ways to thin oil paint. However, the best thinning method will depend on how thin you want to make your paint, your painting technique, and how much gloss you want to achieve. So what are some of the best ways to thin oil paint? Thinning oil paint with […]