Artist Zone

Much like most people my age, my introduction to the art world came in three forms: Bob Ross, Art Attack, and Mr. Rogers. Sure, they may not be ‘high’ art like the Renaissance masters, but it’s what instilled a love for art in me as a child, and it’s what gave me my sense of […]

Let’s make one thing clear: brown isn’t exactly the most beautiful of colors. Sure, it’s a necessary hue for pretty much any type of painting, but for reals, it’s pretty rare to see brown as someone’s favorite. No disrespect, it’s just, brown is kind of…blah. But, like we said, some people love earth tones, and I get

Painting is a useful tool in art and construction. You’ll find various types of paint depending on price, quality, finish, and purpose. In office and school supply stores, you’ll find washable water-based paints for students and painting beginners. And in hardware stores, you can find high-grade paints and spray cans. But don’t let the colors

Despite what many people tell you, acrylic paint can most definitely be used to create fabric paint that’s easy-to-use, and long lasting, but only if you take a few necessary steps to convert into a medium that could work on most types of cloth. In true DIY fashion, it’s always best to mix your own

When people start arguing about needlepoint vs. cross-stitch, I always tell people that I prefer the use of a sewing machine. After the gasps and the swooning, I explain that, for me, sewing has always been a practical hobby for me, and while needlepoints and cross-stitching will always produce beautiful designs, you just can’t match

Compared to estimating how long it takes spray paint to dry, acrylic paint is actually much faster. This has a lot to do with its composition and properties. Exposure to air can make acrylic paint dry, and it can dry even faster based on factors like temperature, humidity, exposure to wind, and more. This can

When it comes to hand-dyed yarns, whether for needlepoint and cross-stitch or other types of sewing techniques, you’re going to need the right kind of yarn to really bring out the colors you want to put in. In general, most types of yarn will take on colors from dyes, albeit in varying shades and intensities.

Your choice of paint is a very personal and subjective experience; it’s a big indicator of your style, and it also influences the techniques you’ll be using in your painting. Whether it’s gouache on canvas or oil painting on wood, Pollack or Pointillism, you need to have the right information at hand to make the

Spray paint has been around since the 1890s. Since then, it has become a useful painting tool for those who want a smooth and even coat. There’s a lot to know about spray paint, whether it’s about using spray paint on canvas or on any other surface. When dealing with spray paint, however, some painters

With more and more people getting into crafts, one of the more popular trend involves cloth, threads, and needles. Some would call it embroidery, while others needlepoint, and others cross stitch. But just because all three art forms involve the same materials does not mean they are the same thing or can be used interchangeably.