Discover five reasons why handcrafted painting panels transform how you paint. Learn why locally made art supplies offer richer texture, better longevity, and a deeper creative connection. There’s something about working on a handcrafted painting panel that mass-produced canvases can’t imitate. The weight, the texture, the way your brush glides
I am Jolene and this is my oil painting process, from reference and premixing to knife work and vibrant color on acrylic primed panels, with the exact tools and paints I use. When I was a child, I started playing with oil paint at my weekly visits to my
My favorite acrylic paint pens for bold shapes and fine detail, Posca 8K for clean edges and JusArt dual tips for tiny lines. Studio scenes, mixed media play, and why these sets keep winning space on my cart. I love paint that behaves with a little attitude. Acrylic paint pens
Ground and Gesso Co. – Jolene and Eric’s Story My name is Jolene, and I am the co-founder of Ground and Gesso Co., and I wanted to share with you why we started making our own art panels. I used to paint on whatever I could get my hands on.
Discover How Long Oil Paint Takes to Dry by Color. This guide compares drying times of premium, professional-grade pigments and shares tips for mastering your oil painting workflow. When people find out I’m an oil painter, I often hear things like, “Oh, I don’t have the patience for that,” or
What Are Pigments, Anyway? Artist pigments are finely ground natural or synthetic substances that give paint its color. Understanding pigments is essential for any artist. The choice of pigment affects a color’s vibrancy, mixing behavior, drying time, and long-term stability. It does not matter if you are a novice learning
Watercolor and ink demand more from a sketchbook than pencil or graphite ever will. Thin paper buckles. Bleed-through ruins your next page. Texture can make or break your technique. This roundup of the best sketchbooks for watercolor and ink focuses on the best sketchbooks specifically designed to handle wet media.
Best Oil Painting Supplies: The Tools I Can’t Live Without (A Real-World Guide to Brushes, Mediums, Surfaces & More) Whether you’re just getting started or a working artist looking to refine your studio setup, this is my personal list of oil painting essentials. These are the exact tools I use
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