Have you ever found yourself mixing colours, only to realise that you just can't get the shade you need, no matter how hard you try? Or maybe you once managed to get it right, but can't seem to replicate the result? Did you know that you can make your own paint colours? Since prehistoric times, our ancestors have sourced pigments from nature and used them for painting. This practice continued into antiquity, with some of our most famous artists creating their own colours. A good example is the inspiration drawn from Yves Klein and his Klein blue for our own...
Do you use mediums for oil painting? If the answer is no, we recommend that you start. Using mediums for your oil painting will bring certain benefits to your methodology and the results of your work: they improve quality, adhesion and durability, reduce cracking, control drying time, achieve more fluid strokes, textures or a greater amount of product for each...
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...
Many artists wonder why their brushes do not hold their shape as well as they would like. The durability and longevity of brushes depends mainly on how we look after them. First of all, we will talk about correct use, because if we use them correctly, we will prevent damage later on. Good handling, cleaning and conditioning will ensure that...
If you're passionate about art and like to experiment with different media, you've probably wondered about the differences between oil sticks and oil pastels. We often think that they're one and the same material. Yet both promise a rich and expressive experience, but what are the real distinctions? Oil paint sticks and oil pastels, differences First, we need to look...
If you've ever painted in oils, you'll no doubt be aware of the complexity and precision involved in cleaning brushes and utensils after each use. This article shows you a new method of oil painting, without the use of solvents or toxic products, and in just one step. Water-miscible oils represent the latest advance in the field of fine art...
