Articles Index
How to Paint a Faux Stained Glass Christmas Ornament
Instructions on how to paint a faux stained glass Christmas ornament, complete with free pattern to print.
How to Paint a Sunset
Tips on how to paint a sunset working quickly and decisively.
How to Choose Between Pan and Tube Watercolors
Discover the differences between watercolor paints that come in pans and those in tubes, and how to decide which is best for you.
How to Clean Your Paint Brushes
Cleaning your paint brushes thoroughly at the end of a painting session helps them last longer (though it is tedious!). Find out what to do here.
How to Stretch Watercolor Paper
Find out how to stretch watercolor paper so it won't buckle or warp when you paint on it.
How to Work With Models For Figure Painting
Tips on how to establish a good working relationship, whether you've got a professional model posing or a friend.
How to Create Time for Painting
These tips will help you find time for yourself and your painting amidst the demands of daily life.
How to Paint Realistic Clouds
Learning to paint realistic clouds is based on careful observation and collecting reference photos. These tips will help you learn how.
How to Prime a Canvas For Acrylics or Oils
Find out how to successfully prime a canvas you've stretched so it's reading to paint on. It's not tricky, especially if you're using a suitable for both acrylic and oil painting.
How to Price Your Decorative Painting Work
Some helpful tips on how to set a price for decorative painting work you intend to sell.
How To Tips on How to Take Photos of Your Paintings
Taking photos of your paintings yourself saves you the the expense of hiring a professional photographer. These tips will help you get decent results.
How to Do a Simple Lightfastness Test for a Paint Color
If you're doubtful as to how lightfast a color is, the easy way to test is to do a basic lightfastness test yourself. It doesn't require specialist equipment, merely a little patience to wait for the results.
How to Prepare Slippery Surfaces for Decorative Painting
Tips on how to paint successfully on slippery or smooth surfaces, such as glass.
How to Take Reference Photographs
Taking your own photos not only avoids copyright issues when using them for paintings, but also helps you get what you need. These tips will help you take useful reference photos.
How to Fix Broken Pastels
Don't throw away tiny bits or crumbs of broken pastels as you can use them to make some new sticks. It doesn't require any specialist equipment.
How to Choose a Watercolor Paper
Learn the differences between the basic types of watercolor paper, and what is best suited to which watercolor painting techniques.
How to Set a Price For a Painting
There's no doubt figuring what price to set on a painting can be hard. Here are some factors to consider to help you decide.
How to Use Salt to Create Snowflakes in Watercolor
Learn how to use salt in a watercolor painting to create an effect that looks like snowflakes. It works for other textured subjects too.
How to Create a Painting by Pouring Paints
Learn how to create a painting by pouring the paint onto a canvas or sheet of paper rather than applying it with a brush. It gives a very different, effective result!
How to Start Saw Blade Painting
Find out how to prepare a saw blade for painting on it.
How to Paint a Pumpkin
Find out what to do if you want to paint a pumpkin rather than carve it this Halloween.
How to Paint with Light
Using light as "paint" is both easy and fun. Find out how to do it, and what you need, here.
How to Attach Stencils to Pumpkins
Easy-to-follow instructions on how to attach a stencil to your pumpkin so it's easy to carve or paint.
How to Varnish an Acrylic or Oil Painting
Applying varnish to your painting will protect your hard work from pollution in the atmosphere and dust. Here's how to do it with any hiccups.
How to Fix Mistakes and Remove Errors in a Watercolor Painting
If you make a mistake in a watercolor painting, you either need to react fast and remove it almost instantaneously, or wait for the painting to dry.