A Cheatsheet: Acrylic Paint Colour Mixing Guide
Photo by Andres Perez on Unsplash Colour mixing takes just as much skill as applying paint to canvas. For artists, it can be incredibly frustrating to struggle to find the exact right shade of paint. When you have visualised the colour you need, nothing should stand...
Everything You Need to Know About Cleaning Your Artist Brushes
Photo by Mel Poole on Unsplash Maintaining the quality of your artist’s equipment should be a priority for artists of all levels. Quality brushes that you enjoy using can often be an investment, and not just in terms of money. You will get used to your artist...
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?”...
Soft Pastels vs Oil Pastels
Photo by Peter F on Unsplash If you’re looking to easily blend colours and create rich, vibrant portraits with a range of textures, then look no further than pastels. Available in several styles; hard, soft or oil. Although this medium can be an unknown...
Inspiration for your Winter Landscape Painting
Photo by Timothy Eberly on Unsplash Painting landscapes is often left until Summer, for sun-kissed scenes, or Autumn, for a gorgeous plentiful colour palette. Standing in freezing forests or surrounded by snow is hardly an appealing place to spend your time painting a...