Fun with a Pencil by Andrew Loomis By John Thatch / July 27, 2018 Who would’ve ever thought that a drawing instruction book might be controversial?So this book was published in 1939. And if you’re sensitive to cultural stereotypes then you might be horrified by what you see. But if you’re like me and well have no cultural stereotypes in your head then this is a perfectly innocent art […]
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards By John Thatch / July 27, 2018 A common phenomena among experienced artists is that their sight has changed. They say that now they see things as they really are. What does that mean?This in part has to do with the neuropsychology of the brain. Human beings don’t see the full spectrum of colors and we also have blind spots in our […]
How to Choose Between Acrylics and Oil paints By John Thatch / July 9, 2018 If you are a new or inexperienced painter, one of the first things you will need to decide is what you want to paint with. Most painters will be deciding between acrylic and oil paint, and while both are great options, they each have their own strengths and weaknesses. This guide will help you to […]
A complete list of oil painting supplies By John Thatch / July 9, 2018 When you start working with oil paints, there are several items and materials to buy. You will need everything on this list to paint with oils, and each item is widely available from art supply stores.Oil paintOf course, the first thing you’ll need is oil paint: and plenty of it. If you are just starting […]
45 Top Traditional Art Bloggers By John Thatch / July 9, 2018 Top 45 Traditional Art BloggersOnce a year Artfixed handpicks it’s favorite artists across categories. These artists stand out for their work or contribution to the arts. These are primarily artists who embrace traditional mediums and conventional tools- gauche, colored pencils, acrylics, watercolor, charcoal or ink. Although they might not limit themselves to only these tools.Note: I’m not a […]
7 Colored Pencil Tips and Tricks By John Thatch / July 3, 2018 While colored pencils may have been a medium you encountered back in primary school, their usefulness in fine arts shouldn’t be trivialized. Highly detailed and unique pieces can be made with colored pencils. Unlike other media from your schooldays, colored pencils give you extreme flexibility in color choice and precision. Through their unique blending abilities […]
10 Beautiful (Handpicked) Tattoo Fonts By John Thatch / January 11, 2018 Tattoos have been around in some form or other for thousands of years, and nowadays it seems that everybody wants a slice of the inking action. With tattooing and its related culture becoming more and more mainstream, it’s inevitable that cheesy clichés will pop up (we all remember the time when everyone was getting Chinese […]
The 7 Best Colored Pencils For Artists By John Thatch / September 12, 2017 There are no clear cut absolute best colored pencils.Because most experienced artists tend to mix, match and develop a distinct style they like.An artist will have a set of colored pencils they prefer, that they’ll compile according to their personal experience. Each colored pencil has their own composition, features and flaws.But… A rule of thumb to […]
The 5 Best Watercolor Pencils By John Thatch / June 30, 2017 Watercolor pencils are a quite popular among the artistic community. But what are they, really? Well, as you can see in our colored pencil guide the core inside regular pencils is either oil or wax based. These are what most people are familiar with. But…Watercolor pencils, on the other hand, have water soluble pigments inside. Understand that whether or not […]
Choosing Tattoo Inks Guide By John Thatch / March 7, 2017 As a tattoo artist, you’ll be committed to delivering the best possible work for your client. After all, your customers become your walking art gallery and your designs will adorn their skin for the rest of their lives. To achieve the best results possible, you’ll not only need to hone your skills, but you’ll also […]
