Painting

Canvas 101: Everything you need to know before you paint

Choosing your canvas is one of the most important decisions you’ll make before you start painting. The canvas you choose can have a profound impact on your art process and the final piece. Every aspect of the canvas, from its fibre composition to its texture and weight, will affect how the paint adheres and behaves on the surface. With so many choices available, it can be difficult to decide which one is right for you. In this guide, we’ve broken down the basics of canvas, including material types, formats and surface characteristics to help you make an informed choice for your next masterpiece.

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How to read a paint tube?

Paint tubes are an everyday tool for artists, but the labels on them can often be confusing. Did you know that the name of a colour doesn’t always reflect its actual composition, or that colours with the same name can contain completely different pigments in different media? In order to make informed choices and get the best results from your creations, it is important to understand what the labels on the paint tube actually mean. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at the different labels on paint tubes – from pigment index and permanence ratings to safety information and coverage labels. This guide will help you to better understand which properties affect the performance and longevity of your chosen paint, and thus make more informed choices among your art supplies.

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Paintbrush 101: How to choose the best brush for acrylic painting

Acrylic painting is a versatile and dynamic medium that allows artists to explore a wide range of styles, techniques and textures. One of the key elements that greatly influences the outcome of an acrylic painting is the choice of brushes. Because of the wide variety of brush types, sizes and materials, choosing the right brush for acrylic painting can be a little tricky. In the following blog post, we’ll take you through the factors to consider and the best brush choices for your acrylic painting journey.

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Paintbrush 101: Everything you need to know about oil paint brushes

Oil painting is a versatile and fascinating art form that has captivated artists for centuries. Choosing the right brushes is one of the most important aspects of creating beautiful and expressive oil paintings. With so many brushes to choose from, selecting the best brushes for oil painting can be confusing. In this in-depth guide, we’ll explore the different types of brushes used in oil painting and help you understand which ones are best suited to your artistic needs.

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Paintbrush 101: Choosing the perfect watercolour brush

Watercolour is a beautiful and versatile medium that allows artists to create stunning works of art. Choosing the right brushes is one of the key elements in creating a watercolour painting. The type and quality of brushes you use can significantly impact your ability to achieve the desired effects and textures in your artwork. In this blog post, we’ll explore the different types of brushes best suited to watercolour painting, and provide guidance on choosing the right brushes for your artistic needs.

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Watercolour 101: What do I need to start watercolour painting?

Welcome to the fascinating world of watercolour painting! If you feel that watercolour painting is calling you, but need help figuring out where to start, then this post is for you. In this guide, we’ll focus on the essential supplies you’ll need to help you assemble your perfect watercolour kit to make painting smooth and enjoyable.

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Liquitex Basics Fluid: the acrylic paint that gets ideas flowing

The art world offers us endless opportunities for self-expression and creative exploration. One of the most versatile and easiest-to-use mediums available to beginners and experienced artists alike, acrylic paints are the perfect medium to explore the world of art and creativity. One of the undisputed leaders in the world of acrylic paints, however, has come up with something new – an everyday acrylic colour with a fluid, flowing consistency, Liquitex Basics Fluid!

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Art and eco-friendliness: Liquitex recycled canvas on frame

Art has always been a way of expressing oneself and sharing one’s world with others. In recent decades, there has also been a growing focus on the imprint we leave on the world through our creations. Environmental awareness and sustainability have become major themes in the art world, and artists are constantly looking for ways to express their creativity while adhering to responsible practices.

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Watercolor vs gouache: Comparing water-based painting mediums

The art world is full of diversity in terms of different painting techniques and mediums. Two such popular water-based painting mediums are watercolors and gouache paints. Both of these paints allow artists to create stunning works of art, but which one best suits your creative vision? In this post, we take a closer look at watercolors and gouache paints and the differences between them.

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