1. Choosing High-Quality Gouache for Brilliant Results
Why Pigment Quality Matters in Color Intensity
Great gouache paint is all about the pigments. Top-notch...
1. Why Brush Selection Matters in Painting Techniques
1.1 The Relationship Between Brush Type and Painting Results
Picking the right paintbrush is a big...
Shared Frustrations of the Artist
Unorganized Equipment and Varied Quality
Again and again, artists are confronted with the pesky issue of a disorganized...
Let Color Glide Through Your Fingers
Imagine grasping a velvety-soft pastel in your hand—rich, smooth, and sumptuously soft. That is the sense Xin Bowen...
What Are the Standard Canvas Sizes for Different Art Forms?
Common Sizes for Oil and Acrylic Painting
Oil and acrylic painting need sturdy canvases that...
How Do Different Brush Shapes Affect Acrylic Techniques?
Getting to Know Flat, Filbert, and Round Brushes
When you dive into acrylic painting, figuring...