Gouache is one of my favorite mediums and is actually one of the first mediums that adapted me into painting regularly and developing a skill set. There are a few types of gouache (like Winsor and Newton), from tubed to jelly cup (like Himi Gouache). It has unique properties compared to acrylic and oil paints […]
Oil painting is a practice that has been longstanding in the art community for hundreds of years. Here is a breif history/timeline on oil painting and how it started. The oldest oil paintings to date are found to be from the 7th Century. While there are only theories of what mixture was originally made for […]
Contemporary art is simply artwork made by artists today. Contemporary art styles are not to be confused with painting styles. Contemporary art styles have deepened past just visual art forms, and have developed into something much more with the passing generations. They are painting, sculpting, drawing, printmaking, digital artwork, collages, photography, videography, installation, music, and […]
As an artist myself, there are often times where I am feeling severe “artist’s block.” When I try to break out of it or look some ideas up or as a friend, I am let down with ideas from others that take me nowhere. For me, there are two different categories for what I can […]
Posca paint pens are a popularly used medium for mixed media and sketchbook usage. I recently received them in the mail and will be reviewing them from a painter’s perspective, hopefully offering some insight to if they are worth it! My prior paint pen usage I have only used paint pens a few times before. […]
Oil pastels are a thick base of pigment that is made soft with linseed oil. They function similar to a crayon when used to draw. Oil pastel art is most popularly know on for their vibrancy and pigment. They are common for artists to use on paper and are a medium that can really help […]
Sketching is a tool that almost every artist uses to further advance their creative skills. Learn how to categorize motions in your sketches and express yourself as accurately as you can. If you are looking for sketching ideas, check out this post! Focus on the pressure of the pencil An important aspect to take into […]
Oil paint is a key instrument in a painter’s artwork journey. Mixing of color and understanding complementary elements on a canvas’ color scheme can create further realism and balance to a cohesive palette. As a painter, an essential step in using your core five paint shades (blue, brown, white, red and yellow) is understanding what […]
Gouache paints were one of the first mediums that I used at the beginning of my artistic journey. They are a versatile paint that can be used on multiple surfaces, and I think them to be a gap bridged between watercolor and oil paint. They provide very vibrant colors that are easy to work with […]
Procreate is a great application for artists to use as a medium to create amazing artwork. I personally use it as a digital journal for mapping and visualize artwork that will soon go on a canvas. One of the most beneficial tools that I use for the early stages of my pieces are the color […]