Art Materials Advice
In association with Jacksons Art Supplies, discover your go-to resource for expert advice on art materials and techniques. Whether you're wondering about the best varnish for oil paintings, how to choose the right side of watercolour paper, or the differences between wax-based and oil-based coloured pencils, you can find clear, practical answers to help you get the most out of your art supplies.
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Flemish technique using acrylics over sketches
Can we do “imprimatura” or the “Flemish technique” by using acrylics over sketches?
19 May 2020
Synthetic or natural?
Are synthetic brushes now a better option for achieving required results when using watercolour, compared to using…
19 May 2020
Comparing oils
Are water-mixable oils as good as traditional oils in brightness of pigment and finished surface?
19 May 2020
Melting Oil Pastels
Do oil pastels melt in extreme heat, either as sticks or on a painting?
19 May 2020
Impasto Paintings
Is it really possible to make impasto paintings using acrylics that work as well as oils?
19 May 2020
Acrylic paints and varnish
Does a coat of varnish help to bind acrylic paint to the surface?
19 May 2020
Watercolour Pans
How do I prevent damage to my paints due to mould in watercolour pans during rainy or humid weather?
18 May 2020
Coloured primers
How do you think priming with different colours affects an oil painting?
18 May 2020
Deteriorating watercolour paints
Will watercolours deteriorate over time if I don’t use them?
18 May 2020
Cold wax and chalk
Should I add chalk dust to cold wax?
18 May 2020
Acrylic varnishes
Acrylics, to varnish or not to varnish?
2 April 2020
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