What’s Next for Artist Paint Tubes?
In 1841, the American artist John Goffe Rand invented collapsible metal tubes for preserving oil paints. These tubes made it possible to transport paint outdoors, and according to Renoir, were
Read moreIn 1841, the American artist John Goffe Rand invented collapsible metal tubes for preserving oil paints. These tubes made it possible to transport paint outdoors, and according to Renoir, were
Read moreAs Carole’s web site says, “Carole Chalmers is an imaginative painter who is driven by an incredible passion for self-expression through art. Her works are often noted for their style,
Read moreIt is easy to take for granted the oils we use in painting. Most of us probably assume that linseed, safflower and walnut oils are simply what you get when
Read moreA 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
Read moreWet 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
Read moreWe 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
Read moreWhen 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.
Read moreThis 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
Read moreRecently, 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
Read moreAlexander 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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