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Canvas of Life: When Your Home Becomes An Art Installation
When Your Home Becomes An Art Installation I didn’t just wake up one day with the impulse to transform my home into an ongoing art installation. My journey to this point was shaped by the unique challenges of my illness, which confined me indoors long before the...
Frame Hunting – L.A. Junk Antiques (Video)
The Love of Antiquing for Frames For as long as I can remember, I have been an artist at heart, pouring my emotions, experiences, and dreams onto canvas. Just as much as I love the process of creating, I've always found joy in the hunt for the perfect frame to...
Holbein Gouache 5-Paint Set Review (Video)
If you're a newcomer to the world of gouache painting, the Holbein Gouache 5-Paint Set is an excellent choice to kickstart your artistic journey. These vibrant and versatile colors open up a world of possibilities, allowing you to explore your creativity and...
Daniel Smith 5 NEW Magical Watercolors Released (Video)
5 New Daniel Smith Watercolors The Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor line has recently expanded with the introduction of five new colors, each available in 15ml tubes. This addition brings the total number of colors in the line to 266. Our review of these new...
Solo Show “Mysterium World” Stranger Factory
About Mysterium World Over the past year, I've been diligently preparing for my upcoming solo exhibition at Stranger Factory. It's been an exhilarating journey, pouring my creative energy into this collection, even though I've had to keep it largely secret until...
Watercolor Layering. Lifting & Splatter Techniques (Video)
Watercolor Techniques Watercolor techniques encompass a diverse range of methods for applying and manipulating water-based pigments on paper. Artists employ various approaches, such as wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and dry brushing, to control the paint's transparency,...
Treasure Hunting for Frames at Enchanting Objects (Video)
I recently had the pleasure of visiting the charming Antique shop, “Enchanting Objects” this weekend over on State Street in Boise Idaho. I have only been there one other time, but I can tell you it is one of the best places in Boise to visit. We love going around...
Nature’s Palette Book Review
First published in 1814, Werner's Nomenclature of Colours is a taxonomically organized guide to color in the natural world. Compiled by German geologist Abraham Gottlob Werner, the book was expanded and enhanced in 1821 by Patrick Syme, who added color swatches and...
Biggest Palette In The Whole World – Robax Palette (Video)
My Absolute Favorite Palette Purchasing the Robax Artist Palette has been an absolute game-changer for my artistic journey. This colossal palette, renowned as the largest in the world, is nothing short of a marvel. As an artist, I have had my fair share of palette...
Paint Like a Pro: SUI GOUACHE Artist Review + Swatching (Video)
In the realm of artistry, the search for the perfect medium often leads creative souls down a labyrinth of choices. Amidst this maze, South Korean artist Sui emerges as a guiding light, having birthed her own line of gouache paint known as Sui Gouache. Within the...
Why did no one tell me about quality cotton watercolor paper?
In the realm of artistic exploration, one often finds themselves questioning the myriad facets of their craft. My own artistic voyage has been marked by countless "whys" and discoveries. Allow me to provide a brief glimpse into this odyssey that spans from 2002 to...
The Complete Language of Flowers Book Review
The Complete Language of Flowers is a comprehensive encyclopedia exploring in-depth folklore, meanings, terminology, and botanical facts for over 1,000 flowers species. The author S. Theresa Dietz has not only compiled a definitive history of flowers but also pairs...