With so many different brands of oil paint to choose from, there’s bound to be one that’s better than the rest. If you’re an oil painter and you have a specific, favorite brand of oil paint, please let us know below.
I’ll be leaving this poll running for a while, so if you’re interested in seeing how the standings change, make sure to drop back in after a few weeks.
What's your favorite brand of oil paint? Feel free to add it if yours isn't listed.
Finally, my "big project" is finished! It’s been a crazy day with a lot going on, but foliotwist.com is finally live and online! Since I’ve kept it a complete secret up until launch, here’s a quick (mostly visual) overview of what it does. . .read more
Ever get asked, "Where's the best place to find art supplies?" Or more likely, "Where do you buy art materials? Online? Or from an actual store?" Truth be told, for me the answer usually depends on where the sales are. However, a few weeks ago I thought it would be interesting to find out whic. . . read more
There can be a lot of mystery when you go to purchase paints, especially if it's your first time buying a particular medium. Just to start with, when you look at the wall of paint at your local art supply store you'll see many different brands. Then within each brand you'll find different seri. . . read more
An artist's "brand" is not just a label, a logo, or a signature—instead, it is one of the most powerful marketing tools you can have. What do I mean? Read on. What is branding, exactly? Your brand is what you're known for. Good branding is the act of becoming known for something that you do, a. . . read more
All images in this article have been used with permission and are copyright their respective artists. Click the images to visit the artists' websites and learn more. The first time I saw a set of oil pastels was at a drugstore in a very small display of art supplies. It cost a dollar and chang. . . read more
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