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Splatter Matters: How to Paint Jackson Pollock-Style

Do your paintings need a little energy? This wonderfully easy and fun technique will completely enliven your artwork! Learn three strategies and six helpful tips for splattering paint using acrylic... View Content

What I Wish I Knew Before I Ever Picked Up a Paintbrush

There's something so satisfying when I get to see one of my students have a “lightbulb moment” about their watercolor practice. These little epiphanies have been scattered along my own... View Content

How to Paint Water Drops That Could Fool Mother Nature

After reading this tutorial, one Craftsy member drew water drops so realistic that her daughter tried to wipe them off the page! Find out how you can achieve equally lifelike... View Content

These Floral Art Projects Are Guaranteed to Brighten Your Mood

Whether you're a watercolorist, acrylic maven or colored pencil crazy, there's a flower-fabulous project for you to tackle. Don't sweat it if you've got a black thumb — these blooms... View Content

7 Mixed Media Projects That'll Break You Out of a Creative Rut

If one art medium is good, two or more is even better, right? Mixing up your materials is a great way to open up new creative territory with your artwork.... View Content

7 Painting Projects That Totally Feel Like Summer

Long, lovely days mean... more time for painting! These seven projects are all about that easy summer vibe. 1. Make Your Mouth Water One of the best parts of summer... View Content

4 Frosty Painting Projects We're Loving This Winter

Let it snow and let the paint flow! Freezing temps are the perfect excuse to cozy up with your brushes and create a few wintry works of art. Hot cocoa... View Content

7 Landscape Painting Projects That'll Make You Want to Head Outside

Whether you're painting from a reference photo or working en plein air at your favorite park, creating landscapes has got to be one of the most relaxing and inspiring forms... View Content

How to Paint a Pine Tree in Acrylic

With all those branches, leaves and bark, painting a robust pine tree can be a fun experience to dive into. Whether you're painting one from your own backyard or painting... View Content

Use the Gouache Resist Technique to Add Drama to Your Next Painting

Gouache is a hybrid of watercolor and acrylic paint, and while it's not as well-known as its fellow water-soluble paints, it's definitely worth experimenting with. After all, painting with gouache... View Content

All the Supplies You Need for Painting With Gouache

We've got a list of the (surprisingly straightforward!) supplies you need to get started with gouache. View Content

This Kids' Art Project Is Perfect (Yet Also Wonderfully Free-Form!)

No cookie cutter kid's art here! This letter art project is the perfect way to get those creative juices flowing: You help them with the basic setup, and then the... View Content

How to Ship a Painting So It Arrives Damage-Free

Give the gift of art! And if you're sending your paintings far and wide, make sure your pieces arrive in one piece. View Content

Go Color Crazy With DIY Pop Art Wine Glasses

Everything tastes better in a fancy glass. Do yourself a favor and whip up a batch of these painted stunners. They're super simple to make, so you can even make... View Content

We're in Love With This Dreamy Resin and Acrylic Clock

No, this is NOT a fine art piece available only in a fancy gallery. It's a totally do-able DIY that starts with — wait for it — an old vinyl... View Content

11 Hacks for Mixing Acrylic Paint Perfectly

Think you know all there is to know about mixing paint? We bet you'll learn something new from Jessie Oleson Moore. View Content

How You Can Make Millions of Colors With Just 3 Tubes of Paint

How well do you really know your colors? By learning how to combine and manipulate color starting with the basics, you will not only gain knowledge about color theory, but... View Content

The Best (and Worst) Types of Paint to Use on Canvas

Not all kinds of paints are a good fit for a blank canvas. View Content

Color Mixing 101: How to Mix Brown Paint in Acrylic

Why buy a tube of brown paint when you can mix it up yourself? While there's more than one way to mix brown paint, this easy method, which employs the... View Content

6 Easy Painting Ideas All Acrylic Painters Should Try

Is choosing a subject matter the only thing holding up your painting process? Get painting with these simple ideas! View Content

The Secret to Perfecting New Acrylic Skills Without Breaking the Bank

Have you ever used canvas paper? This heavy weight paper mimics stretched canvas, making it the perfect testing ground for acrylic paint and other media. If you want to explore... View Content

How to Use Acrylic Paint: Materials, Methods and More

What materials do you need for acrylic painting? What techniques do you need to know? Get all the answers here! View Content

8 Invaluable Tips for Painting on Canvas

A blank canvas is a great opportunity, but it can also be a source of stress. These tips will get you on the right track. View Content

Mixed Media: Combining Watercolor and Acrylic in Painting

You won't believe the magic that can happen when you combine these very different types of paint. View Content