Sometimes it’s hard to know where to begin when purchasing art supplies. If you’ve ever seen a catalog from a supply store, you know the options go on and on. So to get you started, I’ve listed the online stores where I often shop. These are discount art supply stores, and most products are less expensive than […]
Gouache paints (pronounced “gwash”) are opaque watercolor paint. These paints comes in tubes a little larger than traditional watercolors, or you could buy various colors in a pre-packaged set. They are similar to watercolors in that they can be thinned with water; however, because they are opaque, the paper won’t show through, and you won’t […]
Several years ago, I came across a book in our library called Painting Animals That Touch the Heart by pastel artist Leslie Harrison. Leslie creates pastel paintings of horses and wildlife that are incredibly realistic. Because wildlife is my favorite subject to paint, I couldn’t wait to try her techniques. Soft pastels, also called chalk pastels, have more […]
If you are thinking of trying watercolor, you may be a bit overwhelmed. There are so many types of paper available, which kind should you buy? Watercolor paper comes in pads, blocks, or individual sheets of various sizes. There’s no wrong choice; you’ll want the paper that works best for your project and produces the effect […]
Colored pencils are a fun medium for any age. Economical and portable, the effects achieved with these pencils range from very soft, muted artwork to vibrant, colorful designs. Some of my favorites are made by Prismacolor. Once you start drawing with them, you won’t want to go back to the regular student brands again. The […]
There are many types of acrylic paints available for the crafter and artist. As with all art supplies, the more expensive the paint, the better the quality. It can be difficult to get the results you want with cheaper paint, so try to purchase the best you can afford. You can find these types of paints […]
Just like other art supplies, erasers come in a variety to choose from. Generally, I like to use these three types of erasers when I’m drawing: The first is the pink pearl eraser, which you can pick up at any store that has school supplies, although art supply stores carry these as well. They have […]