Here you can find useful information & interesting articles on art supplies, studio practices, and related topics.
Do you know the differences? Let’s talk about acrylic gels and mediums
Gloss gel medium, matte medium, heavy gel, pouring medium… If you’ve worked with acrylic paint for some time you’ve probably heard these terms before, but it can be quite confusing. What are gels and mediums exactly? And what can they be used for?
The different types of drawing charcoal
What types of drawing charcoal are there, and how do they differ? Let’s have a closer look at willow, vine, compressed charcoal and more.
3 tips to get started with charcoal drawing
Charcoal is a fantastic drawing medium and many artists love using it. But where to start? What tools and materials do you need? Let me give you 3 tips to get started with charcoal drawing.
3 reasons why you should work on an easel
For centuries artists have been working on an easel. But why is that? And should you be working on an easel too? The short answer is: yes, you should! Let me give you three reasons why.
Working with charcoal messy? 5 simple tips to keep it clean
Can working with charcoal get messy? Yes, it can. Your hands can get quite dirty, and your work area might get covered in charcoal dust as well. But it’s actually quite easy to prevent the mess. So let me give you 5 simple tips to keep it clean.
5 reasons why I love drawing with charcoal
New to charcoal, or curious why so many artists (including myself!) swear by it? Here’s what makes this simple, age-old drawing medium so special.