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Inspiration comes at different times and in different ways. It can slowly form from a number of sources or it can hit you suddenly all at once. But…
Some artists use dry mediums such as chalk pastels and charcoals that offer great blending qualities but are quite messy. When an artist creates artwork with pastels or…
For this painting demonstration, I will show you how to do a more loose watercolor painting using brush, drip, blowing, and splatter techniques combined. To achieve the look…
If you were a child of the 80s, chances are, you had at least one set of Shrinky Dinks of your favorite Saturday morning cartoon characters. If you…
Ok, clearly I have a thing for skulls and not just for Halloween, all year round! I love sugar skulls and all things Day of the Dead. I…
Using items around the home to create art is such a fun and innovative process. The planning and ideas seem to come flooding in when you discover an…
I wanted to offer a little insight on some random drawing pens that I have in my art studio so that you can get a feel for the…
What is cooler than custom painting your own toys? This newer form of artistic expression is taking over and landing in many galleries worldwide, some artists have had…
In Episode 11, I talk with artist Tony Kern, also known as ‘Hoap’, about his personal experiences as an artist, husband and father. We also talk about his…
Scupley is a highly sought out product on the market that artists and crafters use in their works. This clay has been around for a very long time…
Liquitex is a leader in quality art products. They carry many lines of paints and mediums that artists prefer and depend on to use in their work. Liquitex…
For this quick art tutorial, you will use some basic drawing techniques such as intersecting lines and a few circles to create this warped checkerboard drawing. The contrast…
Watercolor is a great medium to work in but when it comes to taking this paint on the go, sometimes it can become a hassle to transport water…
For me, working with paints tends to be generally focused on smoother surfaces. But what if it wasn’t? If you want to try a different approach to your…
On episode 10 of the Artists’ Corner Podcast, the creators of Art Supply Guide, Jeremy and I talk about artists as entrepreneurs starting a business and building a…
Polyform Model Air Modeling Clay is an air dry clay made by the Sculpey company that dries within 24-48 hours. When dry, it can be decorated with acrylic…
Where did the Easter egg originate? The tradition of decorating eggs dates back to the pre-Christian era and is rooted in Eastern European history, more specifically, the Ukraine. Pysanky…
For this tutorial, I use basic zentangle designs to create a series of Easter eggs. These designs can be drawn in black and ink or if you choose…
We as artists and appreciators of the arts may often wonder where the magic happens for each individual artist. I for one, have been very intrigued by the…
It may seem obvious to those of you who follow my posts on Art Supply Guide that I have this love of painting on wood. The surface is…
Here is an adorably yummy craft project that is both simple and cheap! Felt donuts are a fun craft for both kids and adults to make. The felt…
Gel pens have become a great drawing tool to keep around the art studio. A gel pen is is made of ink suspended in a water-based gel and…
For all of you artists out there, we are faced with the annoying task of trying to find a great sketchbook or drawing paper for small projects and…
For this tutorial, I work with a set of colored India Inks and paint with them like watercolor for the first time to see how well they work…
If you are looking for a heavy duty paper that is going to be able to handle a lot of moisture for wet media, watercolor paper is a…
Paper dolls have steadily become a revived craft for both vintage collectors and parents who wish to share this dying art with their children. Many classroom projects among…
Through out history, artists have participated in the trading of miniature artworks with one another or for things such as room and board, goods or just to exchange…
I love Prismacolor products. I own markers and pencils and I love every one of them. Prismacolor makes a watercolor pencil that is equally as beautiful as their…
On Episode 9 Jeremy and I sit down and talk with brothers Rob and James Anderson, two of the three highly creative minds behind Inkster, a brand new…
I picked up a gesso board from my local art store so that I could see how well I liked using this surface for my paintings. Surprisingly it…