Category Archives: Art Guides
What Does Hair Have To Do With It?
Experienced painters will have several brush styles and sizes to choose from throughout their work on a painting. Depending on the medium and surface, different brushes work better than others. The types of hair or fibers that make up the tip of the brush are very important in the ease of painting and [...]
Guide To Knowing Your Paper Weights
To determine paper weight, manufacturers either weigh one ream, 500 sheets, of paper or one sheet of paper.
Weights may be expressed in grams per square meter, gsm, or pounds per ream, lb. Thicker paper weighs more, so when looking for a thick paper for watercolor or other art project choose one with a higher weight.
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How to Choose The Right Brush
Think of your paintbrush as a tool. You need the right tool to get the job done. You wouldn’t use a rake to dig a hole in the garden, so take the time to start with the right paintbrush. The end effect of the painting will be better when you know which [...]