Art Supplies

Tempera is the oldest known type of paint. It was found on the sarcophagi of ancient Egypt and on Byzantine, Medieval and Renaissance works. Michelangelo's paintings were done in egg tempera....

If you are planning a painting that will require lots of water, or an uneven application of moisture, this is the best way to keep your paper flat. This method is called "stretching" the...

Here is a simple way to see how your watercolors will mix and react with each other before you begin your painting. You can use this test to try out a new paper or paint, or new combinations of...

It's not always convenient to carry around tubes of paint and an artist's pallet, but it's a shame not to have the necessary tools available when creativity strikes. Watercolor crayons are small,...

Take a break from your serious art working and have a little fun making these miniature works of art! ACEOs are minature works of art and can also make you a few extra dollars!

Several qualities are important when choosing the right watercolor paper

Vibrant, subtle or gray-scaled art markers make sketching and drawing simple. Easy to carry and transport, they come in handy for an abundance of painting projects. Art markers are great for many...

What could be lovelier than painting and sending your own greeting cards? It’s fairly simple to do, once you’ve made some artwork, and practiced on plain copy paper how to insert the card stock...

Over the years, students have had such difficulty understanding how a percentage of value relates to a percentage of color, that I decided to re-invent the color wheel for them.

It's time to dispel the old myths about the difficulty of painting a watercolor. What a bad rap the medium suffers; "Difficult to handle," "Impossible to correct," "Will...

While it's not as well known as other types of paint such as oil, acrylic and watercolor, gouache is a fun and versatile medium. Like acrylics, gouache produces rich, opaque colors that can be...

Water color pencils are great to draw with and can add beautiful effects to an artwork. Using them is simple, but there are additional art techniques with them that are a little obscure.

Before you start watercolor painting, you will need some basic art materials. You can add different brushes, colors and paper as you gain experience. As a beginner, you don't need to buy a whole...

Most artists feel that painting with watercolor should be done with fine brushes made of sable. This is a natural hair product used by serious art enthusiasts. Some less expensive imitation sable...

Today, paper manufacturers offer versatile products to use for a number of different art projects. You can find the proper paper for watercolor, drawing, and painting with pastels. Whatever you...

Watercolor paper with a weight of less than 140 lbs. will need to be stretched before use. Stretching prevents the paper from buckling or warping when paint is applied.

Once you've invested in some high-quality watercolor brushes, you're going to want to take care of them. Well-cared-for brushes will last for years.