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Key Takeaways If you are anything like me, you like to experiment with various art mediums. One of my first experiments was with oil pastels. These crayons or sticks are thick and greasy, made with pigment combined with a binder, usually mineral oil. Oil pastels are quite versatile, and they can be manipulated to create …
Key Takeaways Pastels are a fun and interesting medium to work with. But, not all pastels are the same. There are five main types of pastels for artists to use: hard pastels, soft pastels, oil pastels, pan pastels, and pastel pencils. Each of these types of pastels has its own characteristics, and they are used …
Key Takeaways Soft pastels are color pigments in a dry medium. These pigments are mixed with water and a little bit of binder to create pastel crayons in a variety of sizes and can range in softness. Creating art with soft pastels is fun, and it is a great medium for beginners. While you can’t …
Key Takeaways Have you got some paintbrushes that have bent bristles? While this shouldn’t be happening, there are occasions when it does, and you will need to know how to fix the problem. After all, you spend a lot of money on quality paintbrushes. The last thing you want to do is have to replace …
Key Takeaways You have used canvases and paper for painting, but have you ever thought about painting on Masonite? This is a substrate that has a nice, smooth surface, and it is quite sturdy. What is Masonite? In the context of painting surfaces for artists, Masonite refers to a type of hardboard that is commonly …
Key Takeaways Throughout the years many people have collected miniatures. These days you will find a lot of collectors enjoying putting together and painting their own miniatures. If you have never painted miniatures before, you might be surprised to learn just how much goes into this art. Not only do you have to put the …
Key Takeaways If you are thinking about working with pastels, it is important to remember that they can be messy. Just as with paint, you can end up getting some pastel pigment on your clothing. When this happens, how do you get the pastel out so you don’t have to relegate these clothing items to …
Key Takeaways – Do Oil Pastels Dry Out? If you are interested in working with oil pastels, you probably have a lot of questions. For instance, do oil pastels dry out? I have been working with oil pastels for a couple of years. From experience, I can say that oil pastels never dry out completely. …
Key Takeaways – Oil Paint Pens Working with paints and brushes may not be for everyone. There are some who are just not able to control a brush when creating fine details, and some people have very shaky hands. But, this doesn’t mean that one should shy away from working with oil paints. There are …
Key Takeaways – Acrylic Paint on Watercolor Paper If you are anything like me you love to experiment with several different art mediums. So far, my favorites are acrylic paints and watercolor paints. I like using watercolors because I don’t have to be bothered with a canvas. I can easily carry around a few sheets …
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