As an artist or painter, one of your most important decisions is how and where to create your work. While canvas is a common choice among painters, not all surfaces are created equal, and it can be confusing to understand which type of canvas is right for your project. Whether you are a water-colorist or …
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You might have heard the term gesso if you love art or want to try working with new art materials. But what exactly is “Gesso”, and why should you use it? This article aims to help those just getting started in art get to grips with this versatile medium. Gesso is an Italian word meaning “chalk” or “plaster …
Humans have been creating paintings for more than 40,000 years since our far-removed ancestors began scribbling shapes on cave walls with berries, mud, and ash. In today’s world, art has far surpassed these primitive origins. Even people with no art history knowledge can recognize the expensive paintings of famous painters like Vincent Van Gogh, Leonardo …
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Famous black painters dot the landscape of art history, artists who drew on the experiences of the African American community to create fine art that often made statements about cultural identity and black culture specifically. Some are African American artists, and some are portrait artists, but each visual artist on this list has earned a …
Acrylic paints are a versatile medium that can be used to create art in many ways. They are durable, easy to use, and have a wide range of colors. Acrylics have been present in the art world since the late 1940s, when they were developed by industrial chemist Louis Arthur Bredemeyer (1892–1956). It is one …
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