Trim is where a paint job gets judged. A wall can be slightly uneven and nobody notices, but a wobbly line along the baseboard is the first thing I see when I walk into a room. What are the best paintbrushes for trim? The best paintbrush for trim would be one that gives you good…
Cutting in is a task that home improvement projects usually require. It’s the practice of painting small areas, such as where walls meet a ceiling or around an electric socket. This task is usually the first thing you need to do when you paint something, and it can also be difficult to achieve precision with…
Paint pens are a refreshing break from the conventional paintbrush and palettes or spray paints. They offer a cleaner, more convenient, and more precise way of executing artwork on various surfaces. But it is one thing to own just any paint pen and another to own a Posca pen. Posca pens are super popular and…
Every artist got their start from somewhere. Natural talent plays a role, sure, but that talent was then refined by an instructor, class, or diligent practice. Bob Ross is one mentor that’s helped millions of people learn to paint. Through his online videos, he continues to teach people the basics of wet-on-wet oil painting to…
There are so many ways to improve the look of your fireplace. One of the cheapest, easiest, and most effective methods is by painting it. However, not every type of paint will get the job done. You will need to get a type of paint that can withstand the high heat of your fireplace. What…
People naturally shy away from things they do not know about or understand well. And perhaps this explains why Conte crayons are familiar to many fine artists, but the majority are clueless. Conte crayons are unique and far different from the usual wax crayons. Everything about them stands out, from the bar shape to the…
Posca pens are among the best things to ever happen to illustrative and creative minds. And if you are wondering what is so special about them, well, they are vivid, opaque, smooth, lightfast, and super versatile paint pens. These water-based acrylic paint pens mark literally any surface: glass, metal, select plastics, wood, cardboard, concrete, and…
There are a lot of different crafts out there, and each of them makes their own beautiful product. But some crafts can be enhanced by combining them with other crafts to create something even more beautiful. A prime example is watercolor and embroidery. Both of these are soft, delicate arts that, when combined, produce something…
Waiting for oil paint to dry can be one of the most frustrating parts of a painting. For starters, waiting on that bottom layer to dry before applying another coat is aggravating and time-consuming. This means that your schedule will need to be flexible enough for long periods of creative downtime if you want to…
Everyone shares a love of coloring from a young age. We all start with crayons and markers, then make our way to colored pencils as we get older and have more control over the pressure we use. Coloring is a relaxing and fun activity that has become more common for adults these days as well…