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Key Takeaways When painting with watercolors, you need to use a substrate that will have a certain amount of absorbency. This will allow the transparent watercolors to be bright and colorful. This is why most artists use watercolor paper when working with watercolors. This paper can also be used with other mediums, including acrylic paints, …
Key takeaways Key Takeaways – How Long Does Oil Paint Last? We all know that oil paintings can last for hundreds of years. But, what is the shelf life of the actual oil paint? How Long Are Oil Paints Good For? Oil paint can last up to 40 years when it is properly cared for …
Key Takeaways When I teach paint and sip classes, I am frequently asked about the shelf life of acrylic paint. These paints are popular because they dry so quickly, but can this also be a bad thing? It only makes sense to think that if the paints dry quickly on a canvas they may also …
Key Takeaways If you have an old leather jacket and you would like to give it new life, why not paint a cool design on it? I tried this a couple of years ago, and it turned out pretty awesome! Since then, I have been hitting up thrift stores, buying cheap leather jackets, bags and …
Key Takeaways Have you thinned out your oil paint too much, or was it too thin to begin with? Just because your oil paint is too thin, it doesn’t mean that you have to go out and spend a lot of money on a new set of paints. There are a few different ways that …
Key Takeaways – How to Thin Acrylic Paint If you are just getting into the world of acrylic painting, you may not realize that acrylic paints can be found in a variety of consistencies. Some are very thin-bodied while others can be as thick as paste for those who wish to use the impasto technique. …
Key Takeaways – Oil Painting on Glass Many people ask me if it is possible to paint glass items with oil paint. While there are many surfaces that oil paint doesn’t work well on, glass is not one of them. Can You Use Oil Paint on Glass? Yes, you can use oil paint on glass. …
Key Takeaways Have you ever wondered if you could paint on glassware and have your artwork be permanent? Yes, you can, and it is pretty easy to do! I love painting on glass because there are so many options available. Often, I give the painted items away to friends and family members for Christmas gifts …
Key Takeaways Painting is so much fun. Cleaning up after you finish painting…not so much! But, the cleanup is all part of the process and it needs to be done. If you are anything like me, you will likely end up with paint all over your clothing, your hands and arms, and even your face. …
Key Takeaways I love painting on a canvas. What I don’t love is making a mistake and then having to figure out how to fix that mistake. It may not even necessarily be a mistake. There are plenty of times when I paint something and then realize I want to paint it differently. Then I …
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