Unusual Art Materials and Ideas
A synthesized “nature-identical” Oil of Spike Lavender has recently been made commercially available in the United States. This oil is less expensive than natural Oil of Spike Lavender because it
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Wet on Wet, or alla prima (“first attempt”) painting has become increasingly popular, with plein air (“in the open air”) painters taking the lead. In the recent past, artists with
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We finally released the brush soap everyone has been asking for. This new Organic Brush Soap is made from organic sunflower oil and organic coconut oil. Both of these oils
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When Mark was young, he would come home from school to find his mother working on a painting in one room while preparing her latest dinner creation in the kitchen.
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This article deals with a question about “fat over lean” that is often asked by artists who have seen the issue raised in a painting handbook, but are unsure about
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Recently, several people have asked this question! Turpentine, acetone, and mineral spirits are often called “solvents”. You can’t paint with them directly because they will not form the necessary film
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Alexander Koleszar just finished a stunning exhibition called “Chiaroscuro of the Butterfly” at the Archangel Gallery in Palm Springs. You can see some examples of his work HERE. The colors
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At The Art Treehouse, one very common question asked by artists concerns the shipping of art materials by air, or travelling with art materials on commercial airlines. This is a
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Direct link to Oil of Spike Lavender product page HERE. 1) Mix with Linseed Oil and tube paints for a smoother brush flow. Use just a drop. 2) Use
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It is common for painters to have a small container of Biobased Artist Thinner near the work area so that brushes can be rinsed between colors. At the end of
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