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 […]
The Best Airbrush Makeup Kits 2018 By Janet / April 10, 2018 If you’re passionate about cosmetics, you’ll already know how much the beauty industry loves airbrush makeup; and with good reason. By mastering airbrush, you can create flawless results that are lighter on the skin than traditional makeup techniques. The finish that you can achieve lasts for up to 24 hours with little to no retouching, […]
The Best Internal Paint 2018 By John Thatch / April 4, 2018 There are lots of reasons to repaint the interior of your home: from normal wear and tear to re-purposing a room or keeping up with new trends. It’s an easy and fairly cheap way to give your home a new lease of life, and the job can be done without needing to hire a professional […]
The 10 Best Airbrushes 2018 By John Thatch / March 15, 2018 For years the art of airbrushing has been in decline. Some even call it dead. But a few dedicated souls remain still invested in the craft. Those few who remain however, hold the passion of thousands.In this article you’ll find a few great airbrushes and airbrush kits. Iwata, Olympus, EFBE, Badger, Harder and Steenbeck and […]
The Best External Paint 2018 By John Thatch / October 22, 2017 On average, homeowners re-paint the exterior of their homes every 7 years, and it’s one of the easiest ways to give your home a new lease of life. It’s a job that can be done without the need for a professional contractor, but to get a great-looking, long-lasting finish it’s important to choose the right […]
The 10 Best Watercolor Paints 2018 By John Thatch / June 27, 2017 Watercolor paint is a combination of gum Arabic and pigment. Almost all paint medium is a pigment and some type of binder. The binder determines the type of paint it is.Oil paint is pigment and oil—typically linseed oil.Encaustic paint is made up of different pigment and wax.Acrylic paint is different pigment mixed with acrylic medium.Watercolors, […]
The 4 Best Acyrlic Paints 2018 By John Thatch / June 26, 2017 Acrylic paints are to an artist as numbers are to a mathematician. Basic and essential. But unlike numbers these chemicals will be on your skin and the fumes you breathe. You will want to err on the safe side and not harm yourself. Although no company will use an excessive amount of toxic lead in their paints […]
The Best Paint Sprayers 2018 By John Thatch / January 3, 2017 Painting your home is a straightforward, simple task: you get the paint on the walls, fence, deck, or furniture you desire evenly and smoothly and try not to get it anywhere else that matters. But just because it’s easy doesn’t mean it’s pleasant or quick. Using a simple brush or roller can certainly get the […]
