Painting on Leather with Acrylic Paints
Leather is a popular substrate for many artists looking to create something a little different. From shoes or belts to jackets, the projects are extensive. When thinking about how to customise your design, you may ask the question “can I use acrylic paint on leather?”...
Artists to Look Out For in 2022
Photo by Kelli Tungay on Unsplash As we head into a new year we have put together a selection of some of the best artists you should be aware of. Engaging with new artists can be an excellent source of inspiration for our own artwork. Alternatively, art can simply be...
Stories Behind The Most Haunted Paintings
Photo by David Menidrey on Unsplash It goes without saying that art is powerful. It can bring people to tears, make them feel joy, and much more. But can pieces of art actually be haunted? In many cases around the world and throughout history, art is rumoured to be...
How to Apply Pop Art Styles To Your Art
Photo by JOSHUA COLEMAN on Unsplash If you are looking for a new style for your art, why not consider experimenting with Pop Art styles? Whatever your subject matter or medium, it’s easy to adopt some common mannerisms and elements of the great Pop Artists of the...
A Beginner’s Guide to Gouache Painting
Gouache paint (pronounced gw-ash) is similar to both watercolour and acrylic paint mediums. Much like watercolour, it’s a pigment that has to be mixed with water to allow it to spread across paper, canvas or any other surface. Gouache painting dates back to the 18th...