Category: Mediums
All You Need To Know About Acrylic Paint
By Mot Tuman Even though acrylic paints are one of the most popular mediums in today’s art arsenal, they are fairly new in comparison to other mediums. Acrylic paint was not invented until the 1930s and did not become popular until the 1960s. This makes them the youngest sibling of other popular mediums, such as…..
Mot Tuman -- 30/08/2024
Do You Really Need Acrylic Mediums?
By Mot Tuman Artists journeying into the jungle of acrylic paints for the first time might quickly become lost in the vast variety of different mediums available. Terminology between what different acrylic mediums are and how they work can vary drastically between different brands and deter artists from using them. Many artists choose to forgo…..
Mot Tuman -- 10/08/2024
Painting with Linseed Oil: What you need to know
In this article with details, information, images and FAQ’s, we will give you a behind the scenes look into the foundation of oil paint, Linseed oil.Written by: Mot Tuman What is Linseed Oil? Created from Flax seeds, Linseed oil defines the features of an oil paint. It works as a binder, holding the pigments together,…..
Jerry's -- 07/06/2024
Retouch Varnish Demystified: Essential Tips and Techniques
Are you looking to enhance the vibrancy and longevity of your artwork? If so, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog, we’ll demystify the world of retouch varnish and provide you with essential tips and techniques to take your artistic creations to new heights. What is Retouch Varnish? Retouch varnish is a crucial…..
Jerry's -- 12/09/2023
Creating a Lean Underpainting for Your Oil Painting
You all know the rule – Fat over Lean – but how do you start an oil painting abiding by this rule? A lean underpainting is an essential technique in oil painting that involves applying a thin, transparent layer of paint to establish the basic structure and values of your artwork. This initial layer serves…..
Michael Marchetta -- 06/01/2023
How To Gesso A Canvas or Board for Painting
How to prime your own canvas and board for painting! Have you ever found the perfect painting surface — be it canvas, paper, panel, board, or even a wall– but it is bare and unprimed? Never fear! Gessoing a canvas or priming a board is an easy task to do yourself, and you wind…..
Jerry's -- 02/03/2022
How to Varnish Your Oil Paintings
Varnishing Oil Paintings Let’s talk Varnishing! Jerry’s LIVE crew are going to go over everything you need to know when it comes to varnishing your artwork, specifically oil paintings. What are the best practices.. apply the first varnish, dust free area, which brush is best to use. Varnishing Oil Paintings ; Dust and grime can…..
Jerry's -- 18/10/2021
Acrylics Painting 101 for Beginners with Basic Supplies
What: Acrylic Painting 101 Video, Beginner Acrylic painting is a versatile and popular medium for artists of all skill levels. Acrylics 101 for Beginners with Basic Supplies When artists want to try new art supplies or a new medium, it can be hard to determine what you REALLY need (at bare minimum) to give it…..
Jerry's -- 31/01/2019
How To Thicken Oil Paint using Impasto Medium
In this article written by our expert in house artists on Impasto Medium, its uses, benefits and why use it, oil painters will now know hoe to properly thicken oils paints for thinker, impasto style paintings. Lets delve into understanding the medium of impasto, thicken oil paint, its applications, advantages and reasons, for utilizing it…..
Jerry's -- 12/09/2018
Natural Turpentine Alternatives & Healthier Options
A Safer, Natural Alternative to Turpentine The Chelsea Classical Medium, Lavender Spike Oil Essence has a distinctive, sweet lavender scent, and is a safer, natural alternative to Turpentine and does not cause chronic health problems that are often associated with turpentine or odorless petroleum mineral spirits. Non-toxic alternatives to turpentine! Made in the USA from Old…..
Jerry's -- 13/08/2018
How To Improve Your Acrylic Paintings with Mediums
Understanding Acrylic Mediums How Mediums Can Improve Your Acrylic Painting! It’s possible that when we decide to start painting, we all think a bit like our buddy Rob that all we will need to paint is just the paint, a brush and a canvas and our paintings will turn out like masterpieces. To be honest,…..
Jerry's -- 26/06/2014
Impasto Painting: Exploring the Masters Techniques
Which Masters Used Impasto Style and How You Can Too Impasto painting is a technique used in painting where paint is laid on thickly to give a painting texture and an almost 3D effect. It can be accomplished with paints such as acrylic, oil, or gouache as well as painting knives and of course the…..