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8772 Series Raphael Kevrin Mongoose Filbert Brush Long Handle
Original price $17.00 - Original price $125.00Original price$17.00 - $125.00$17.00 - $125.00Current price $17.00| /This brush offers fine fibres between hog bristles and synthetic fibres. It has always been associated with fine oil painting, especially where sof...
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Isabey Isacryl 6562 Long Handle FLAT Artist Brushes
Original price $15.75 - Original price $137.00Original price$15.75 - $137.00$15.75 - $137.00Current price $15.75| /Isabey Isacryl 6562 flat long handle brush is a special combination of synthetic fibers of varied diameter replicates the spring of sable with th...
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Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolour Travel Bag Set
Original price $150.00 - Original price $150.00Original price$150.00$150.00 - $150.00Current price $150.00| /The Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolour Travel Bag Set is the perfect travel companion for watercolour lovers. It contains everything you need t...
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Atelier Acrylic Varnish (Matte)
Original price $20.85 - Original price $20.85Original price$20.85$20.85 - $20.85Current price $20.85| /Low viscosity products made from hard acrylic emulsion. Can be used as an over-varnish for Atelier Interactive and other traditional acrylic paint...
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Art Spectrum Colourfix Original Pastel Primer 250ml
Original price $23.75 - Original price $23.75Original price$23.75$23.75 - $23.75Current price $23.75| /Art Spectrum® Colourfi Primer is a fine tooth, quick drying acrylic primer which bonds aggressively to practically any clean, dry surface, all type...
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101F Art Basics Bristle Flat Brush Long Handle
Original price $7.50 - Original price $73.75Original price$7.50 - $73.75$7.50 - $73.75Current price $7.50| /Manufactured with the finest pure Chungking white hog bristle hair, which are naturally curved. Heads are made with a special technique to utilize ...
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Isabey Cats Tongue 6176 Artist Brushes
Original price $18.00 - Original price $59.25Original price$18.00 - $59.25$18.00 - $59.25Current price $18.00| /Fine-tipped oil painting brush made from Siberian fitch hair. Its fine "cat's tongue" shape has made it an oil painter's favourite for fine work an...
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Golden High Flow Assorted Acrylic Paint Set 10
Original price $85.50 - Original price $85.50Original price$85.50$85.50 - $85.50Current price $85.50| /High Flow is our newest acrylic paint that can go from brush to marker or from dip pen to airbrush and more. From fine lines to broad strokes, High...
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Art Basics White Taklon Brush Series 108 Set 5
Original price $7.75 - Original price $7.75Original price$7.75$7.75 - $7.75Current price $7.75| /These short handled brushes are suitable for watercolour or acrylic. The set contains no.3/0 round, no.0 round, no.4 round, no.8 round and no.3/0 o...
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1862 Raphael Kolinsky Pure Sable Round Oil Sable Long Handle
Original price $21.45 - Original price $249.00Original price$21.45 - $249.00$21.45 - $249.00Current price $21.45| /Pure Kolinsky Sable. Round extra red kolinsky sable brush with gold ferrule and black polished handle. Suitable for painting in oils and acrylics. ...
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Liquitex Professional Acrylic Gouache Paints 59ml
Original price $19.50 - Original price $24.55Original price$19.50 - $24.55$19.50 - $24.55Current price $19.50| /Liquitex Professional Acrylic Gouache Paints offer artists intense colours with a flat, matte finish. The ultra-pigmented colours don’t need to be ...
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NAM Goat Hair Short Handle Hake Brush
Original price $13.25 - Original price $36.25Original price$13.25 - $36.25$13.25 - $36.25Current price $13.25| /White goat hair is very soft and holds an immense amount of liquids. These brushes are ideal for watercolour wash work, silk painting, Chinese bru...
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877 Series Raphael Kevrin Mongoose Flat long handle Brush
Original price $16.25 - Original price $99.50Original price$16.25 - $99.50$16.25 - $99.50Current price $16.25| /This brush offers fine fibres between hog bristles and synthetic fibres. It has always been associated with fine oil painting, especially where sof...
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Glass Muller
Original price $60.00 - Original price $60.00Original price$60.00$60.00 - $60.00Current price $60.00| /Pigments need to be bound to become a paint. For complete dispersion of the pigment in its binder the use of a muller and slab is essential for ma...
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Raphael Kaerell 8214 Rigger Short Handle Brushes
Original price $4.75 - Original price $9.00Original price$4.75 - $9.00$4.75 - $9.00Current price $4.75| /The Raphael KAERELL 8214 RIGGER brush is part of an extensive range of short-handled synthetic brushes which keep their shape and are professiona...
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Liquitex Basics Acrylic Paints 118ml
Original price $13.75 - Original price $13.75Original price$13.75$13.75 - $13.75Current price $13.75| /Liquitex Basics Acrylic Paints are a medium viscosity paint made from fine art pigments, are easy to blend and dry with a satin finish. The advance...
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Golden OPEN Acrylic Paints 237ml
Original price $36.75 - Original price $87.25Original price$36.75 - $87.25$36.75 - $87.25Current price $36.75| /Golden Artist OPEN COLORS Acrylics are a slow-drying paint with a slightly softer consistency than the Heavy Body paints from Golden. The increase...
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PanPastel Ultra Soft Pastels
Original price $15.85 - Original price $17.95Original price$15.85 - $17.95$15.85 - $17.95Current price $15.85| /PanPastel Ultra Soft Pastels are professional artists’ quality soft pastel colours packed in a unique pan format. Their special qualities mean that...
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Raphael Kaerell 8224 Extra Long Rigger Short Handle brushes
Original price $8.75 - Original price $9.25Original price$8.75 - $9.25$8.75 - $9.25Current price $8.75| /The Raphael Kaerell 8224 Extra Long Rigger brush is part of an extensive range of short-handled synthetic brushes which keep their shape and are ...
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Jo Sonja Polyurethane Waterbased Varnish (Gloss)
Original price $19.15 - Original price $62.25Original price$19.15 - $62.25$19.15 - $62.25Current price $19.15| /Polyurethane provides the toughest finish available. The three types of finishes available are Matte, Satin and Gloss. All varnishes have excellen...
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Jacquard Pearl Ex Pigment 21g
Original price $13.55 - Original price $13.55Original price$13.55$13.55 - $13.55Current price $13.55| /Add a lustrous glow to paintings, drawings, sculpture, stamping, jewelry, and more! Made from powdered mica, Non-toxic, inert, powdered pigments th...
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Isabey Isacryl 6572 Long Handle FILBERT Artist Brushes
Original price $18.50 - Original price $153.00Original price$18.50 - $153.00$18.50 - $153.00Current price $18.50| /Isabey Isacryl 6572 filbert long handle brush is a special combination of synthetic fibers of varied diameter replicates the spring of sable with...
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Golden Soft Gel Medium (Semi Gloss)
Original price $29.25 - Original price $169.00Original price$29.25 - $169.00$29.25 - $169.00Current price $29.25| /Golden Soft Gel is available in Gloss, Matte or Semi-Gloss this product is thinner than Golden Heavy Body Acrylic colours, Soft Gels are moderately...
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170R Art Basics Imitation Sable ROUND
Original price $8.00 - Original price $21.75Original price$8.00 - $21.75$8.00 - $21.75Current price $8.00| /Manglon hair brush is a unique blend of multi-filament synthetic fibres. It is specifically designed for sensitive applications with the feel and c...
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What is painting?
Painting is a visual art form that involves applying pigments, colours, or other mediums to a surface, typically using brushes, palette knives, or other tools. It is a creative expression where artists use various techniques and styles to depict subjects, convey emotions, explore concepts, or communicate ideas. Painting can encompass a wide range of mediums, including acrylics, oils, watercolours, tempera, and mixed media, and it can be executed on surfaces such as canvas, paper, wood, or fabric. From representational to abstract, painting serves as a means of personal expression, storytelling, and cultural reflection, spanning diverse genres and traditions throughout history.
What surfaces can a painting be used on?
Paintings can be created on various surfaces, including canvas, paper, wood, fabric, glass, metal, plastic, and stone. Each surface offers unique characteristics that influence the final artwork, from the texture of canvas to the translucency of glass or the durability of metal. Artists choose surfaces based on their preferred medium and technique, whether it's the absorbency of watercolour paper, the smoothness of wood panels, or the reflective quality of metal or glass. Experimentation with different surfaces allows artists to explore diverse textures, effects, and expressions in their paintings.
What are some tips for painting?
Start with a Plan: Have a clear idea of what you want to paint or the effect you want to achieve before you begin.
Use Quality Materials: Invest in good quality paints, brushes, and surfaces to enhance the overall quality of your artwork.
Practice Mixing Colours: Spend time experimenting with colour mixing to achieve the desired shades and tones for your painting.
Work from General to Specific: Begin by blocking in larger shapes and areas of colour before adding details.
Experiment with Different Techniques: Explore various painting techniques such as wet-on-wet, dry brush, glazing, and impasto to add texture and interest to your artwork.
Take Breaks: Give yourself time to step back and assess your work from a distance periodically. Taking breaks also helps prevent fatigue and allows you to approach your painting with fresh eyes.
Don't Be Afraid to Make Mistakes: Mistakes are a natural part of the creative process. Embrace them as opportunities to learn and grow as an artist.
Pay Attention to Composition: Consider the arrangement of elements within your painting to create a visually pleasing composition.
Use Light and Shadow: Pay attention to light and shadow to add depth and dimension to your artwork. Consider the direction and intensity of light sources in your composition.
Keep Experimenting: Painting is a journey of exploration and discovery. Keep experimenting with new techniques, subjects, and styles to continually challenge yourself and expand your artistic skills.
Remember that painting is a personal and subjective endeavour, so don't be discouraged if your results don't match your expectations right away. With practice and perseverance, you'll continue to improve and develop your own unique artistic voice.
How long does it take paintings to dry?
The drying time for paintings varies depending on factors such as the type of paint used, the thickness of the paint layers, environmental conditions, and the presence of drying mediums or additives. Generally, acrylic paints dry the fastest, usually within minutes to hours, while oil paints can take days, weeks, or even months to fully dry, especially for thicker applications or when using drying agents. Watercolour paints typically dry relatively quickly, within minutes to hours, as the water evaporates from the paper. It's important to allow paintings to dry completely before varnishing, framing, or storing them to prevent damage or smudging.
What art supplies will I need when using paint?
When painting, necessary art supplies encompass different paint types (acrylics, oils, watercolours), an array of paintbrushes for diverse effects, a palette for colour mixing, a painting surface (canvas, paper, wood), a stable easel, cleaning tools like water and solvents, optionally a palette knife for texture, mediums or additives for paint manipulation, palette cups for liquids, and protective gear like gloves and aprons for safety.