You might think that gilding is an outdated technique with limited applications. However, it has experienced a resurgence in popularity in recent years and is now used in a variety of applications. It is quite difficult to obtain metallic pigments and paints that have good covering power and the expected gilded effect, which is why gold leaf is used. Do...
"Good things take time. The greatest things take even longer". This sentence begins to define the brand and company values of Kaweco. History of Kaweco Kaweco's history began in 1883 with the production of wooden fountain pens, alongside the import of gold fountain pens from the Heidelberg Pen Factory. The name 'Kaweco' did not appear in their directory until 1889...
Varnishing is essential for preserving and extending the longevity of your artwork. It is essential for protecting surfaces from dust, light, humidity and other corrosive and environmental agents that can damage them, as well as adding depth, increasing colour saturation and unifying colours, and providing a specific finish. Where do I start? Firstly, we must wait for the paint to...
Do you know how to differentiate between and choose the right paper for the technique you are going to use? Choosing paper is a question that raises many questions, and it is important to consider all of the factors involved before making a decision. That's why we're providing you with all the essential information you need to know on this...
June 20th is widely regarded as the happiest day of the year and is often referred to as Yellow Day, in contrast to Blue Day. These two days were devised in 2005 by psychology professor Cliff Arnall, who took into account factors such as the length of the day, the temperature, the likelihood of having a holiday, and childhood memories...
It is an irrefutable fact that every individual has, at some point in their life, used an rubber. In the context of our scholarly lives, this is such a basic and fundamental element that we could almost overlook it. But, to be honest, it's also something we just couldn't live without, especially for those of us who are craft and...
This is your guide if you are unsure about which brushes to buy or which ones to use depending on the materials and what you are going to paint. For many centuries, brushes have been an essential tool. Over this time, they have evolved and developed in terms of material, shape, size and quality. As a result, they are now...
There is a common lack of knowledge about the use of earth colours in painting and drawing. We tend to think that they will dirty our work, which is true if we do not apply them correctly. If, on the contrary, you control their application, they can become your best allies. These desaturated colours can be very useful for specific...
First of all, what is a work of art? It can be defined as the creation of something material or immaterial for aesthetic purposes, using artistic means and techniques. Today, this definition is highly ambiguous and is taken in the broadest sense, since there are all kinds of recreations, and even invisible or non-existent works that can be reduced to...
The pencil is one of the earliest artistic materials in history. It is also the basis of all drawing. We all started using them as children to write or draw. Although there is a wide variety of materials used in pencils, and new types appear every day, graphite is the most common. It is essential to know how to distinguish...
