Find the answers to commonly asked questions about all aspects of painting here.
Some tips on how to add sign lettering to a painting, such as the names of shops in a cityscape.
There are various methods you can use to transfer a drawing from a piece of paper to a canvas. Find out what they are here.
An explanation of how you use a colour shaper and how it's different to a knife painting. Plus how you can make your own version.
Is it acceptable for brushstrokes to be visible in a painting, or should they be eliminated?
Find out what you can do if you're living in a cramped space without much room to paint.
Do you call yourself a painter or an artist? It's a problem faced by many people who don't make a fulltime living from their art.
A visual guide to common problems encountered when painting, and solutions where possible.
Find out where you can obtain free reference photos that you can use in your paintings.
How long should you expect it to take you to finish a painting? It is in fact possible to set a time limit?
Is it okay or not to mix various brands of paint, or do you have to stick with one brand only, be it watercolor, acrylics, or oils? Find out here.
Does being faced with a new white canvas paralyze you into inaction? Here are some tips on what to do.
When you start painting, should you use student paints or artist's quality paints?
How do you create a unique painting style, that identifies you as an artist?
When do you paint the shadows in a painting, and should you leave those areas white until you are ready to do the shadows?
Is there any difference between buying paint in metal paint tubes or plastic paint tubes?
Is there some 'painting trick' to getting glass to look transparent? Find out in this Painting FAQ.
Looking for information on art or painting competitions? Here's where to go...
If you want to roll up a canvas for storage or to post it, find out what do you need to do to ensure it's not damaged.
Find out what you should do with the white edges of a canvas if you're not planning to frame a painting.
What makes a canvas a gallery-wrap canvas, and why would you use one?
What's the best way to deal with mold on a painting or artwork? Find out here.
How many paintings to you need to have completed before you can approach a gallery to sell them? Find out here.
How are the measurements for a painting calculated? Should the frame be included or not? Find out in this Painting FAQ.
How do you frame a painting done on canvas? Do you need to remove the canvas stretchers, or not? Find out in this Painting FAQ.
Do you need to do anything special when framing a stapled canvas?
What is transfer paper and what would you use it for? Find out here.
There's a simple test that will tell you if a paint is acrylic or watercolor.
An explanation of what an artist trading card or ATC is, and how it's different to an ACEO.
You've found your reference photos, done your thumbnail sketches, and bought a canvas. So what do you do next? Find out in this Painting FAQ.
Is it worth spending money on the books and DVDs by 'celebrity artists' such as Bob Ross? Or is it just a trick?
Is it okay to paint over a glaze?
Answers to questions frequently asked by painters about copyright.
