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Tag Archive for paper

Be inspired! The A to Z of Art Materials

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Visiting an art supply shop can be daunting even for the most seasoned artist. So plan ahead with our A to Z of art materials. A is for… acrylic Less than a century old, acrylic paint is a fast favorite…

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How Professional Artists Use Watercolors

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Watercolor painting has a reputation as being for hobby painters only, while artists pat themselves on the back using “proper” paints like acrylic and oils. But this medium has a long and proud history in art going back centuries. What…

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The Art of Creating Color Washes

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J.M.W. Turner, Wreckers – Coast of Northumberland, oil on canvas

A color wash is as important to painters as a paintbrush. A blank white canvas can be unnerving for artists. Any mark can feel indelible—what if you get it wrong? What’s more, an unprepped canvas can affect your work by…

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Tips for oil painting on paper (and the best paper to use)

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Light Over The Port | Northcote Gallery - Oil on Paper - By Richard Whadcock - landscape

We outline the benefits of oil painting on paper, the best paper to use, and tips for oil painting on this versatile and accessible medium.

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How to prime paper and cardboard for oil painting

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A simple guide on how to prime these simple materials, allowing you to experiment without a hefty price tag attached.

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Which paper best suits which printmaking process?

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Given the many other labour-intensive and time-consuming stages of printmaking – not least the production of the matrix, such as the plate, block or stone that carries the image information to be printed – choosing your printing paper can seem…

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The Essentials of Selecting and Preparing Printmaking Paper

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Choosing the right paper for your art is one of the most vital steps in the printmaking process. Read on for tips on how select and prep your paper.

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Amy Williams – Paper Cutting

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Please briefly introduce yourself I am an artist currently working in the medium of paper cutting. Each piece is individually cut with a knife and a cutting mat. I am drawn to this simple art form as it is very…

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