Learn

Why You Should Varnish Your Artwork

The final step in a painter’s process is one of the most important: varnishing. Much like the glass on a framed work on paper, varnish offers a removable protective surface that shields your paintings on canvas or panel from dirt,...

12 min read

Learn

A Brief History of Acrylics

Though they are one of the of the most popular products on our shelves, acrylic paints have had a short history. Relative to other beloved painting media like oil and watercolour, both of which have been around for centuries, acrylics...

2 min read

Learn

Intro to Figure Drawing with Mandy Boursicot

By using the simple yet powerful pencil, learn the importance of how light reveals the form, and how to effectively render the lights and the shadows. Watch our video, Introduction to Figure Drawing with Mandy Boursicot, and read the full article...

9 min read

Learn

Painting En Plein Air with Maria Josenhans

North Vancouver artist Maria Josenhans takes us along as she dives into what painting en plein air does for her and her art. Get inspired to go outside and see what painting in the great outdoors can do for you!

1 min read

Learn

How To: Stretch A Canvas

Watch this video and learn how to stretch your own artist's canvas! From choosing the right canvas to learning how to stretch it properly over your stretcher bars, this informative walkthrough will help artist gain more control over their painting...

1 min read

Artist Stories

3 Artists Talk Watercolours on YUPO Paper

YUPO Paper: synthetic paper that garners unique results! Curious as to what our customers are doing with this unique paper, we began to probe beneath the surface. Read on for interesting application techniques from artists Vi Wawrykow, Betty Pehme, and...

3 min read