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Choosing The Right Artist's Easel

In this post, discover what features to look for when selecting an easel, whether you're looking for a huge easel for your studio, something compact for a small space, or...

Choosing The Right Artist's Easel

In this post, discover what features to look for when selecting an easel, whether you're looking for a huge easel for your studio, something compact for a small space, or...

The Light of Your Studio Life with Daylight

The Light of Your Studio Life with Daylight

Setting up proper studio lighting is one of the most important steps you can take as an artist. Lighting influences every colour choice you make throughout your process and will...

The Light of Your Studio Life with Daylight

Setting up proper studio lighting is one of the most important steps you can take as an artist. Lighting influences every colour choice you make throughout your process and will...

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Art Brings Us Together 2022

"With all art bestows on us, we also bestow on others." Vote now for your favourite art organization! Update, January 23, 2023: We asked for your favourite arts organizations/low income schools...

Art Brings Us Together 2022

"With all art bestows on us, we also bestow on others." Vote now for your favourite art organization! Update, January 23, 2023: We asked for your favourite arts organizations/low income schools...

Image of a watercolour painting by Jane Blundell using Jane's Grey Watercolor Paint from Daniel Smith

Mixing Colours With Jane's Grey Watercolours

In this article, learn how watercolour artist Jane Blundell uses a special mix of Burnt Sienna and Ultramarine Blue created by Daniel Smith to her specifications.

Mixing Colours With Jane's Grey Watercolours

In this article, learn how watercolour artist Jane Blundell uses a special mix of Burnt Sienna and Ultramarine Blue created by Daniel Smith to her specifications.

Group photo of Opus Acrylic Brushes in different shapes and sizes.

Choosing Your Opus Acrylic Brushes

Edited January 24, 2023: We've updated this article to include more details about Opus Mezzo Brushes which have launched since this article was written. Our line of Opus Acrylic Brushes...

Choosing Your Opus Acrylic Brushes

Edited January 24, 2023: We've updated this article to include more details about Opus Mezzo Brushes which have launched since this article was written. Our line of Opus Acrylic Brushes...

Mixing Acrylic Colours with Amsterdam Acrylic Paint

Mixing Acrylic Colours with Amsterdam Acrylic P...

It is often said that you can create every colour by mixing the three primary colours: red, yellow and blue in different ratios and combinations. What usually isn’t mentioned, however,...

Mixing Acrylic Colours with Amsterdam Acrylic P...

It is often said that you can create every colour by mixing the three primary colours: red, yellow and blue in different ratios and combinations. What usually isn’t mentioned, however,...