Can a culture develop an identity around certain colors? In the case of Indian Yellow, it appears to be the…
Acrylic paints often contain small percentages of formaldehyde or ammonia as preservatives. These can cause allergic reactions in some individuals,…
Most of us have replaced our CRT computer monitors with LCD monitors, creating a significant problem for artists. LCD monitors…
Recently someone asked about problems with underexposed images on a camera. Sometimes if you are at a gallery reception, messing…
Painters often use a maulstick to steady their hand when working on details. The Dutch word "maalstok" means "painter's stick".…
According to the Chemical Abstract Service, there are now over 50 million chemicals listed in their catalogues. New chemicals are…
An artist friend in California sent an email with this idea. Historically, charcoal and pencils have commonly been used for…
Recently the Arts, Crafts and Theater Safety (ACTS) people in New York called for the repeal of the labeling of…
Bruges, in the Flemish region of Belgium, is sometimes called the "Venice of the North". During the 1400s, it was…
It is always interesting to hear about the different ways artists use Oil of Spike Lavender. This is a description…