When choosing drawing paper, there are a couple of things to consider: Weight Check the front cover of the drawing pad for the paper’s weight (measured in pounds). This number refers to the weight of 500 sheets of the paper before it’s cut. Generally, the thicker the paper, the heavier the weight, and the […]
If you or your child want to have fun while improving your drawing skills, starting with a few drawing pencils is a great idea. I say “invest,” but don’t worry – they’re actually very affordable, usually around $1 per pencil. With just a few pencils, you can start experimenting with lines, shading, and all sorts […]
Frisket, also known as masking fluid, is used by watercolor artists to block out areas of the painting so they stay white. I always use an old, cheap brush when applying the masking fluid; it’s very sticky and tends to ruin brushes. You don’t have to apply a thick layer, though; a thin layer will […]
Watercolor pencils (also called water-soluble pencils) are just what the name implies – colored pencils with watercolor properties. You simply draw with them as you would any other colored pencil, then take a wet brush to turn your work into a painting. Watercolor pencils come encased in wood like regular pencils or as woodless pencils […]
One of my favorite types of art media are watercolors. Using watercolors is a great way to introduce a child to painting — they are fun and easy to clean up. It’s also a good media to try if you want to paint but you have a limited amount of space or time. Easy to set up, interrupt, pick […]
There are many watercolor palettes available in a variety of sizes and shapes. If you are using tube paints, you’ll need one to put your watercolors on. Be sure to look for one that has room to mix your colors. I’ve purchased the small plastic ones (like the one pictured) for my students for about $1.00 […]
Ready to start painting with watercolors? Here’s how I set up my space before I paint. SUPPLIES: 1. Watercolor Paints – I prefer using paints in tubes, although pan sets are convenient for when you are traveling or working outside and need to carry your paints. 2. Palette – this is the surface the artist puts […]