Category: Art Resources
What your Favorite Color Says about You
Know thy true colors Life is splashed with color. Anywhere we look, we encounter the dreamy blues of the sky or ocean, the gritty browns of the earth, and the vibrant greens of nature. We outfit our homes with our favorite colors. But how often do we stop and think about how these colors make…..
Jerry's -- 13/07/2013
Summer Creativity With Kids To Make Artistic Memories
The summer weather here at Jerry’s Artarama has been full of rainy days! For many parents, summertime is an amazing chance to make lasting memories with their children. And if you’re in an area where it rains during the summer, you know that it’s easy for children to waste time sitting in front of the…..
Jerry's -- 01/07/2013
Draw on Anything with GOLDEN Grounds
Turn any surface into a drawing surface with GOLDEN Acrylic Grounds and Mediums! According to a recent survey conducted by NAMTA*, over 2/3 of all artists regularly draw. Because of its accessibility, immediacy and portability, many artists who enjoy drawing have limited experience with other media. Acrylic mediums provide a bridge from drawing on sheets…..
Jerry's -- 14/05/2013
Advertising Using Art! Art as a selling tool
Art as a selling tool: selling as an art form! Art imitates life, advertising imitates art. More than one artist has described painting as a way of speaking, language without the words. Many works of art present a new perspective, sometimes making sharp insights about society. Advertising is also a visual means of conveying a…..
Jerry's -- 02/04/2013
An Introduction to En Plein Air Painting
Spring into plein air season! Weather notwithstanding, spring has nearly sprung! Soon the days will be warming up, the sun will be out longer, and painters will be heading outdoors in droves for a bit of plein air painting. Over the next few days, we’ll be discussing the ins and outs of painting en plein…..
Jerrys Blog Squad -- 19/03/2013
Specialty Paints – What Kind of Paint Should I Use: Part 2
Adventures in alternative painting mediums! Previously, when discussing in Part 1 of which paint to use, we dealt with the top three mediums most popular in painting today: oil paints, acrylics, and watercolors. However, there are so many more to choose from! Painting was around for thousands of years before modern paints were, and while…..
Jerrys Blog Squad -- 09/03/2013
What Type of Paint Should I Use? : Part 1
Comparing watercolors, oils, and acrylics..Which paint is right for you? How to Decide What Paint to Use People often ask: What’s the “best” or “most popular” type of paint to use? This is a question that virtually has no definitive answer. Not what you wanted to hear? The fact is that the “best” paint to…..
Jerrys Blog Squad -- 05/03/2013
Can you get the same effects with water-mixable?
Prove It! How do Water Mixable Oil Paints compare with traditional oil paints – Watch the video to find out! In this segment of Prove It! Mikey G will solve the mystery of water-mixable oil paints and test how they measure up against traditional oils. Can water really mix with oil? How do Water-Mixable Oil…..
Jerry's -- 14/02/2012
Winsor & Newton: The World’s Finest Artists’ Materials
175 years of fine art supplies Chances are, if you’re an artist, you’re familiar with Winsor & Newton , and for good reason! This world-famous company produces some of the finest and most popular art supplies available in the industry: from paints and mediums to canvas, brushes, paper, and everything in between! Winsor & Newton…..
Jerry's -- 26/08/2011
Winsor & Newton’s Complete Guide to Brush Selection and Care
The Complete Guide to Brush Selection and Care A HERITAGE OF SKILL Every artist knows that painting takes years of dedication, patience, and skill. Just like making the world’s finest brushes. For thousands of years, the basic elements of the brush have remained the same. But making a brush today worthy of that heritage requires…..
Jerry's -- 31/01/2011
Using Pastels and Oils with Artist Jean Hildebrant
ARTIST STATEMENT Jean Hildebrant I was born in a small town in Oregon and had no access to art classes. I taught myself how to draw and use pastels and oil paint, by studying art books that I found in the local library. It was exciting to see how the Old Masters and current artists painted…..
Jerry's -- 08/12/2010
A Simple Guide to Photographing Your Paintings by Jeanne Bessette
Because of my previous life as a photographer, I am often asked how to photograph your paintings. I can’t stress enough how important good images of your work is. You spend endless hours creating beautiful paintings and if you follow a few simple steps, it will make all the difference in your presentation to the…..