About Brushes

Watercolors are inexpensive, easy to clean up after, and can lead to breathtaking effects without much practice. It’s no surprise that they’re one of the most popular mediums for beginner artists, but they can also be one of the most unforgiving and difficult to master.   Unwanted borders and dark edges One the big draws of working with watercolors is the ease of creating smooth blends and gradients, so it can be frustrating to end up with dark borders forming...

Watercolors are inexpensive, easy to clean up after, and can lead to breathtaking effects without much practice. It’s no surprise that they’re one of the most popular mediums for beginner artists, but they can also be one of the most unforgiving and difficult to master.   Unwanted borders and dark edges One the big draws of working with watercolors is the ease of creating smooth blends and gradients, so it can be frustrating to end up with dark borders forming...

An artist’s paintbrushes are one of the most important tools. Choosing between all the different types of paint brushes for your project can be daunting. With so many different shapes and sizes, it can be hard to know which one to use. Each brush shape and size has a purpose and results in different effects. Practicing with each brush shape to see which kind you prefer is a great place to start! Read below to learn about each type of...

An artist’s paintbrushes are one of the most important tools. Choosing between all the different types of paint brushes for your project can be daunting. With so many different shapes and sizes, it can be hard to know which one to use. Each brush shape and size has a purpose and results in different effects. Practicing with each brush shape to see which kind you prefer is a great place to start! Read below to learn about each type of...

I’m gonna be abrupt: don’t clean your brushes under running water!Cleaning your brushes under running water or soaking them in water for long periods of time loosens the ferrules and will, most probably, damage the handles too. You should never leave paint dry on your brushes, but clean them thoroughly after each use. Cleaning your acrylic art brushes is not that hard and can be done in a small number of easy steps. Preparation You will need a rag or...

I’m gonna be abrupt: don’t clean your brushes under running water!Cleaning your brushes under running water or soaking them in water for long periods of time loosens the ferrules and will, most probably, damage the handles too. You should never leave paint dry on your brushes, but clean them thoroughly after each use. Cleaning your acrylic art brushes is not that hard and can be done in a small number of easy steps. Preparation You will need a rag or...