Author: Isabella Boyle
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When it comes to pastels, there’s a lot more than meets the eye. Oil pastels and soft pastels may look similar from afar, but their textures, blending abilities, and applications couldn’t be more different. If you’re new to these mediums, the wide range of product names and descriptions can be confusing, leaving you wondering which…
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Who Was Mary Cassatt? Mary Cassatt (1844–1926) was an American painter and printmaker who became one of the most prominent female artists of the 19th century. A key figure in the Impressionist movement, Cassatt is renowned for her depictions of women and children, offering intimate, tender portrayals of domestic life. Her work not only contributed…
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Graphite and charcoal are two of the most popular drawing mediums among artists. Many, especially beginners, often wonder which one to use and what the key differences are between them. Each medium has its own unique properties, techniques, and best uses. In this guide, we’ll explore the pros and cons of graphite and charcoal, the…
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Do you remember the first pencil you ever held? Perhaps not. We’ve all used countless pencils throughout our lives, but for those of us who draw, there comes a moment when we realize just how crucial the right pencil can be. This moment becomes a turning point and there’s no looking back from that. Grades,…
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Every artist has a different starting point. Some of us begin with paints and never let go, some with clay, some with ink, and some with chalk. But what we all have in common is that at some point in our lives, we’ve all held a pencil and made a sketch or a drawing with…
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Are you looking to elevate your watercolor game, try a new medium or simply try new coloring techniques? Well, then watercolor pencils might be just what you need. These amazing art supplies combine the comfort, control and precision of coloring pencils with the fluid, translucent nature of watercolors, allowing you to transform your art by…
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In the world of art supplies, watercolor markers have emerged as a game changer for artists and art enthusiasts, capturing their hearts and attention with their convenience and ease of use. These are art supplies that lie somewhere between watercolor paints and markers and are ideal for artists of all levels and ages. In this…
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Early Life Pierre-Auguste Renoir was born on February 25, 1841, in Limoges, France. He was the sixth child in a family of modest means. His father was a tailor, and his mother was a seamstress. When Renoir was three years old, his family moved to Paris in search of better opportunities. Growing up in the…
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Acrylic paints are awesome because you can use them in any way you want, they can resemble oil paints or watercolors and can be dry fast enough that you do not have to wait too long to add further layers, so finding the best acrylic paint for everyone – from starters to pros – is…
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As artists, we all know that the quest for the perfect oil paint is eternal: New brands overflow the market, old brands are somewhat lacking, and the color we look for is somehow always out of stock. In oil painting, where the quality of the pigment, durability, and versatility are of utmost importance, choosing the…