Studio Staples: Which White? Comparing Titanium and Zinc
When starting out in oil painting, the type of white paint you choose to use might not be a major concern, but as you become more proficient with colo…
Author: Scott Maier
Scott Maier is a professional artist and video producer living and working in Fort Collins, CO. Originally from Bath, ME, he holds a BFA in painting from the Maryland Institute College of Art, and a MFA in Painting from The University of Alaska, Fairbanks. For the past 15 years he has taught painting, drawing and design fundamentals at various colleges and universities.
Studio Staples: Natural Vs Synthetic Brushes
Choosing between natural- or synthetic-hair brushes is one of those dilemmas all painters confront when they’re starting out. Let’s take a look at…
Studio Staples: Essential Equipment for Online Sales
Discover how the right equipment can elevate your online portfolio and maximize your reach to potential buyers, curators, and gallerists.
Varnishing for Oil Painters: A Simple Guide
Understand the fundamentals, various types, application, removal, and necessary tools for varnishing.
The Essential Toolkit for DIY Picture Framing
Whether you're mounting a piece for display or preparing your artwork for exhibition, these tools will make smaller framing tasks quick, easy, and aff…
Gear Up! 5 Accessories to Enhance Your Plein Air PaintingÂ
When it comes to plein air painting, having the right tools and accessories are essential for navigating the challenge of painting outdoors.
Over 60 Competition: 10 Lessons for the Art Life
10 Artists Magazine competition winners share their best advice for beginning artists.
A Simple Guide for Stretching Your Own Canvas
Enjoy the satisfaction of stretching your own canvas in this quick and easy guide. Learn the basics of canvas, stretchers, and grounds.
When the Ordinary Becomes Extraordinary
Wayne Jiang combines acrylic paint and careful observation to create beautiful, meaningful art that displays a reverence for common objects and everyd…
Small Changes that Matter: The Power of Color
Learn how making subtle changes in color can totally transform a painting.
5 Must-Read Books on Native American Artists
In the dynamic world of art, a profound understanding of cultural diversity and individual perspectives is vital. Native American artists, with their …
Best Amazon Prime Day Arts & Crafts Deals
These are our picks for best Art, Craft & Sewing deals for Amazon Prime Day 2023
From the Archives: What We Can Learn From Charles Sheeler
Charles Sheeler's use of photography as a tool for exploring new themes, and design conventions was groundbreaking in his time.
Choose the Right Fixative for Underpainting
Follow along as Scott Maier explores three different ways of preparing a charcoal underdrawing for an oil painting.
McCracken Black: The Perfect Black Paint?
Laurin McCracken discusses the best black watercolor paint, McCracken Black, a color created by Daniel Smith to his specifications.