ARTEZA Eraser Pencils: Their Advantages and Disadvantages
Detailed corrections – for, example, highlighting the glimmer of an eye in a portrait or smoothing out the edge of a distant wood in a landscape – can be crucial.
A Great Gift for an Art Lover: Souvenirs that are Related to Famous Painters
My husband and I were passing through the capital of Austria on vacation. We had only an hour to walk, so we haven’t gone to the famous Österreichische Galerie Belvedere – what’s the point of looking at great paintings in a hurry?
Some Tips on How to Choose a Plein Air Stool
Every time when going to paint outdoors take along something to sit on. Of course, it may be an old bucket or a wooden box, but I would advise you to buy a special compact piece of furniture.
Synthetic Paintbrushes: Whether You Should Buy Them or Not?
According to a popular belief, synthetic bristle is simply not comparable to Kolinsky sable or even squirrel. Synthetic brushes have a number of drawbacks, that’s true, but I’m sure: they offer significant advantages over their counterparts at the same time. And it…
Natural Brushes for Artists: Hair Types
The head of brush may be manufactured of synthetic or natural materials. Modern-day polyester filaments differ greatly in performance – you never know what they’re capable of until you try to use them. The behavior of natural material is more predictable. Each animal…
How to Pick an Art Reproduction – a Buying Guide
A few years ago I rented a flat. I loved it and you know why? Two beautiful Van Gogh’s canvasses adorned the flat – one (Irises) hung on a wall in the kitchen and the other (Sunflowers) did in the bedroom.
The Mystery Of Van Gogh’s Severed Ear: the Different Theories
I’m not original: my favorite painter is Vincent Van Gogh. Trying to figure out what he was like, I’ve read Lust for Life by Irving Stone and the other popular biographical books on the artist. The drama At Eternity’s Gate about the…
Which of Wet Painting Carriers Meets Your Needs?
A canvas carrier is a less common piece of plein air equipment than brushes or easels: some inexperienced painters haven’t even heard of the thing… Guys, it’s really convenient! It protects wet artworks from snow, rain, dust and too curious…
Must-Have List of Plein Air Art Supplies
When packing plein air stuff, don’t take too much equipment. It’s possible, that searching for a suitable view will take time. You won’t be able to enjoy the long walk because of your heavy bag.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Plain Air Painting
A famous hyperrealist was holding a workshop in my city last week. When talking about picturing outdoor subjects he said that plain air painting was obsolete – a camera captures every moment with ease and preserves it unchanged for many years. I’m…