
Moving overseas with artworks-Part 2
Dump it or carry it? Air, water, or land whatever be the medium, it is a well-known fact that there are restrictions on hazardous...

Moving overseas with artworks-Part 1
How to pack and ship your precious ... Moving overseas is a life-altering decision and it needs a lot of pre-planning and mind...

Varnishing artwork: Worth the fumes?
Everything you need to know about varnishing artwork! The varnish is nothing but a protective layer. It is basically resin diluted with a...

Best ways to care for a painting
A painting takes weeks, months or even years to get to the desired result. Each artwork comes with life and is prone to decay. Different...

5 must reads for beginner artists:
Books are artist's best friends. Its always good to be prepared before take-off. Artist's life involves investment and hence involves...

Get started right away: Grid it!
When your artwork questions your skills and imagination, the reasons lie on the opposite side of the canvas, not on it. Grids are a...

Color theory: How to mix-in to avoid mix-ups
Color theory does to painting what grammar does to language. It all depends on how colors complement or contrast. It is a fundamental...

Liquin: An oil painting fixture
For busy artists working on a lot of commissions, there is a timeline to adhere to for upcoming shows or deliveries. Oil paintings take...

Are drawing skills important for a painting?
The conscience of working on a painting is first draw and then paint. That's what we are taught since childhood at home and in school....

Phil-Bert- A must have!
It's an oval-shaped brush particularly effective in blending work which is figurative sort e.g. animal or human portrait. Due to smooth...

Gesso: The Magic Sealer ✨
Gesso can be traditional gesso or acrylic gesso. Here we will speak of acrylic gesso. What is acrylic gesso? It is an important art...

5 things a beginner needs to have to have in the art studio
Paints to choose from: Depending on the ease of use and amount of money, you may go for cheaper brands that have good reviews, otherwise,...

5 tips that'll make your still life composition come to life
It's just a pencil but it plays light and shadows.Basic tips for the beginners to turn the sketch around and give it life are: Direction...

Its fun when its safe: Important instructions while using oil paints
Though oil paints have a beautiful effect on any painting you make and the glaze and sheen make the painting come to life, there are few...

















