Painting Tips and Tricks

There are one too many reasons to pick up a paintbrush. And have made it easier than ever for you to start your journey in the art of painting. Our artists are here with their expert advice on everything from painting to preserving a painting.

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Painting Tips and TricksFebruary 16, 2024

Ways To Clean An Acrylic Painting Without Damaging It: 2024 Guidebook

When you think about an artist, what do you think their greatest possession is? Definitely their artwork and art supplies; they do love them a little extra! Therefore, they keep up their work with the utmost care and love. But it’s next to impossible to preserve art and protect its beauty for a longer time…

Painting Tips and TricksNovember 5, 2023

Watercolor vs. Acrylic: Is Watercolor Better than Acrylics?

Knowing which medium does what and which surface goes well with it makes you a better painter. Today’s debate is on watercolor vs. acrylics. It isn’t debate, actually, it’s comparison, although they share similar qualities in a bunch of areas. If you ask me which medium is better, I’d say acrylics, but I’d also say…

Painting Tips and TricksSeptember 23, 2023

Balance in Art (An Overview of Four Types of Art Balance)

Ever wonder why some famous artworks that belong to Cubism, Abstract Art, or Modern Art, for that matter, get immense love and attention? The reason behind it could be endless, but one thing that’s certain is that they have balance. Every art element used in them isn't disproportionate. Basically, these famous or expensive artworks don’t…

Painting Tips and TricksSeptember 21, 2023

What Are Art Commissions? : 101 Guide to Commissioning Art

Are you an artist or an art lover? Well, you can be either or both because I have a question for you… What are Art Commissions? Or, what comes to mind when you think of what are art commissions? To your surprise, a lot of famous paintings we know of today were commissioned art. If…

Painting Tips and TricksJanuary 4, 2022

Oil Painting Vs Acrylic Painting: How Are They Different?

As an art lover, if someone pulled you in a debate of Oil Painting vs Acrylic Painting, which side would you choose? Are you also one among the many who often gets confused with these two mediums from the various painting styles? Well, it happens, but the important thing is that you are here and…

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Painting Tips and TricksNovember 5, 2018

How To Clean An Oil Painting: Dos and Don’ts

Why do you think cleaning an oil painting is necessary? Well, to answer this, I will say that it simply brings back the lost vibrancy and charm of the painting. It even extends its shelf life, meaning you can stand in front of it and amusingly gaze at its details. For an art lover, a…