Have you ever come across a product that isn’t necessarily intended for artists, but as soon as you see it, you think “wow. . . I...
Art Products Reviews of digital and traditional artist supplies
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We've reviewed a wide variety of unique artist tools, art materials, and even technological gadgets for artists. Many of these art supplies can't be found in art stores. . . they're either Kickstarter projects, or art materials you can only find online.
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As I was browsing through Kickstarter the other day, I came across a fully funded project from a few years back that looked like an incredible...
Created by two art teachers from New York, the Artist Cargo on Kickstarter is a practical and rugged sketchbook keeper/art supply organizer—the perfect alternative to a messy backpack or toolbox full of art supplies! Made of sturdy artist canvas with two pockets in the front and one large one in the back (perfect for a tablet or laptop) the Artist Cargo comes with a 9×12...
I am an artist who has been supporting myself and my children selling my paintings online for 10 years. Over that time, I’ve sold more than...
I recently emailed Windsor and Newton regarding their use of animal ingredients within their art supplies, and they very kindly replied with the following message. (I’ve...
Most of my art mediums are usually oils, watercolors, pastel, acrylic and charcoal. I’ve occasionally used markers for some of my personalization jobs, where I paint on wood, glass, etc, and I need it to stay permanent, but that’s about it. For that type of work I’ve always used the Deco Markers because they’re oil based and don’t usually wear off. BUT, when I started...
First, let me just say that I’m not really a frame guy. I’ve never really cared for framing my canvases, preferring instead to paint the edges...
Today I've taken three brands of watercolour pencils/sticks (Derwent Aquatone, Derwent Inktense, and Neocolor II) and compared them with and without water on rough watercolour paper
Swiss-made Caran d’Ache Neocolor II watercolor crayons are available in a wide variety of strong bright colors. . . 84 to be exact. This combination of vibrant color and water-soluble media produces a watercolor crayon that is appropriate for professional use - such as watercolor painting—as well as for children’s artwork.
Created in 2007, PanPastels are innovative pans of pastel pigment that are meant to be scooped, spread, and smoothed using specially-made Sofft painting knives and sponges.
Unlike soft pastels or colored pencils, professional oil pastels are not available from dozens of manufacturers. There are only a few good artist-grade brands, each of which has its own proprietary formula.
Derwent, an inventive UK pencil company, has come up with an art product unlike any other - ink pencils. These unique colored pencils (sold under the Inktense brand) are different enough from watercolor pencils that they're almost like a new medium.
Ever get asked, "Where's the best place to find art supplies?" Or, "Where do you buy art materials? Online? Or from an actual store?" Well I asked again - and here are the stores that artists are recommending.
Looking for pre-stretched, pre-primed canvas? My review of FrenchCanvas.com includes a 10% discount for artists who mention EmptyEasel.com when they buy a canvas. Buy quality stretched, primed, gallery wrap canvases for low prices at FrenchCanvas.com.
When I bought my Wacom Graphire a few months ago it came with Corel Painter Essentials. Since I had Photoshop already, I didn’t even bother installing Painter at first—I figured that anything Corel Painter could offer me I could already do in Photoshop. Well, this week I actually took a look at Corel Painter, and boy was I wrong. . .
Read a review of the Wacom Graphire Pen and Tablet. If you're into digital drawing, cartooning, or digital painting, a Wacom Graphire can be extremely helpful. Draw instantly on your computer, easily erase mistakes, digitally retouch photos, and a lot more.
Wacom Tablets are a different way of interacting with your computer. Like a mouse, you can use the Pen to select, drag, or click on objects. Unlike a mouse, Wacom Pens are pressure sensitive for different sized strokes in your drawing programs, and feel like a natural drawing tool in your hand. Continue reading this review. . .