The Wonders of Canvas. . . From the Beginning of Time
Thousands of years before the development of what is now known as “artist’s canvas,” linen and cotton were used for everything from mummification and tapestries to Venetian paintings. These versatile...
View ArticleTell Me More About Cotton Duck Canvas
Cotton duck, also called duck cloth, duck, or duck canvas, is a popular type of textile used in a wide range of industries from art and apparel to boating and camping. This incredibly strong textile is...
View ArticleWatercolor Canvas vs. Watercolor Paper – What’s the Difference?
Every artist knows that painting on watercolor canvas versus watercolor paper has its advantages and disadvantages. However, for many artists the positives far outweigh the negatives. For starters,...
View ArticleHeavy Texturing and Layering Techniques 101
Every artist dreams of creating works of art that will enthrall everyone from novices to notable critics. While a talented artist can certainly create captivating paintings using a variety of...
View ArticleNew (Easy) Way to Stretch Your Own Canvas
Being part of the creative process from beginning to end is what most artists live for. This is just one of the reasons many artists choose to stretch their own canvas—an art form in itself. Besides...
View ArticleNew Stretch-It-Yourself Canvas Kit Enhances Portability, Minimizes Costs
These days, the creation of art doesn’t have to be confined to a studio. In fact, street art sculptures and massive mural installations are at an all-time high in cities across the globe. From London’s...
View ArticleSave Time, Space & Money with Stretch-It-Yourself Canvas Kit
If you’re lucky enough to have a large studio with plenty of storage space, well good for you! For the rest of the world’s working artists, some savvy space-saving techniques may be in order. Enter the...
View ArticleWatercolor Tips & Techniques by Tom Lynch
The painting medium that has been known as “watercolor” since the latter half of the 1700s has remained constant. Powerful, yet subtle, striking and versatile, watercolor is (still) so revered, that...
View ArticleThe Importance of Proper Primer Application
The process of creating your next masterpiece begins long before you put brush to canvas. In fact, it’s what you do (or don’t do) to prepare your canvas that could determine the course your creation...
View ArticleHow to Manipulate Paint—Without a Brush!
Drip. Splash. Splatter. Broken Glass. Which artist comes to mind when you hear these words? If you’re thinking Jackson Pollock, you are correct. One of the world’s most famous artists rarely touched...
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