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QoR Artist Watercolors in Refillable Paint Markers

Introduction Many artists use GOLDEN acrylics in markers, but what about QoR Watercolors in refillable paint markers? Since the markers rely on fluid paint, watercolor seems a perfect medium for these tools. QoR Artist Watercolor offers high lightfastness and dissolves into water beautifully, making it perfect for versatile marker techniques. In

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Limited Palettes: A Color Mixing Approach

Introduction A limited palette is a color mixing approach that could benefit your studio practice. It is an effective way to simplify mixing for beginners and provide a challenge for experienced artists who find themselves reaching for the same colors repeatedly. Color mixing can be overwhelming, especially with the wide

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Preparing Stretched Linen with Acrylic Gesso

Linen is a beautiful material that some artists prefer over cotton canvas for its pronounced weave and sensuous feel. Linen fibers are also stronger than cotton, resulting in a more durable, longer lasting support. While they are durable and rugged, flax fibers absorb moisture from the environment, or an applied

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5 Small Habits to Keep Your Paint Tubes in Top Shape

(Or, how to keep your tubes from turning into tiny, paint-filled fossils)    Let’s be honest—during the heat of painting, “tube maintenance” isn’t high on anyone’s list. We’re more likely to lose the cap than to carefully twist it shut. But once the flurry of creation settles, taking a few

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Dry Pigment Piles

Making Acrylic Paints from Pigment Powders

Being able to make paint from pigment powder is empowering and opens up possibilities. While the steps are straightforward, one might have to experiment for a while to get to a formulation that works for a specific application. In this article we provide a general recipe for making acrylic paints

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