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What is Gesso, Size and Ground?
Traditionally Gesso was a mixture of gypsum plaster and chalk mixed with water and other binders to make a white slurry that creates an absorbent surface for painting on.
What is Gesso, Size and Ground?
Traditionally Gesso was a mixture of gypsum plaster and chalk mixed with water and other binders to make a white slurry that creates an absorbent surface for painting on.
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System3 Acrylic Paints – Not Just for Painting!
All 36 colours and 3 mediums of System 3 acrylic paints can now be used for Block Printing! What’s not to love about these highly versatile paints!
System3 Acrylic Paints – Not Just for Painting!
All 36 colours and 3 mediums of System 3 acrylic paints can now be used for Block Printing! What’s not to love about these highly versatile paints!
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Best Practices and Things to Know About Spray P...
Spray paint is one of those mediums which is both simple and quite complex all at once, because there are a host of factors to consider between pressing the cap...
Best Practices and Things to Know About Spray Paint
Spray paint is one of those mediums which is both simple and quite complex all at once, because there are a host of factors to consider between pressing the cap...
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How to Varnish Acrylic Paintings
A varnished acrylic painting will have greater longevity, as varnishing will protect the surface from permanent damage from a number of airborne pollutants including dust, smoke and steam.
How to Varnish Acrylic Paintings
A varnished acrylic painting will have greater longevity, as varnishing will protect the surface from permanent damage from a number of airborne pollutants including dust, smoke and steam.
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Artist Interviews: Jarvis Brookfield
Jarvis Brookfield studied Fine Art at De Montford University and without previous exposure to art, he was heavily inspired to explore painting as a key medium and discovering his process...
Artist Interviews: Jarvis Brookfield
Jarvis Brookfield studied Fine Art at De Montford University and without previous exposure to art, he was heavily inspired to explore painting as a key medium and discovering his process...
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Artist Interview: John Charles
John Charles is a contemporary artist based in the city of Liverpool, growing up in Kirkby, he was extremely proficient in art and loved it during his time at school,...
Artist Interview: John Charles
John Charles is a contemporary artist based in the city of Liverpool, growing up in Kirkby, he was extremely proficient in art and loved it during his time at school,...
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What is Heavy Body Acrylic Paint?
In this article we discuss heavy body acrylic paint, its what it is exactly and ways you can utilise this exciting medium in your own painting.
What is Heavy Body Acrylic Paint?
In this article we discuss heavy body acrylic paint, its what it is exactly and ways you can utilise this exciting medium in your own painting.
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Acrylic Pouring Mediums: How to Get Started
If you are feeling the urge to play with paint and colour then using an acrylic paint pouring medium, also known as fluid art and liquid art, is the perfect...
Acrylic Pouring Mediums: How to Get Started
If you are feeling the urge to play with paint and colour then using an acrylic paint pouring medium, also known as fluid art and liquid art, is the perfect...
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