Articles Index
How to Squeeze the Last Paint Out a Tube
If you feel you're wasting paint by not getting it all of it out the tube, try these tips from various artists.
Stop a Pencil Sketch Showing Through Oil Paint
A tip on how to stop a detailed pencil drawing or pencil sketch from showing in an oil painting.
Painting Tips: Storing Unused Acrylics
A collection of tips on how to store acrylic paint so it stays usable between painting sessions.
Mixing Skin Tones
Find out what colors to use to mix skin tones for a figure painting or portrait.
How to Preserve Leaves for Painting
A tip on how to preserve leaves before painting on them, so they last longer.
Tips on How to Store Oil Paint and Keep it Workable
A collection of helpful tips on how to store oil paints when you've finished painting for the day, including freezing it, so the paint remains workable.
Storing Paintings Done on Paper
Painting tips on how to safely store paintings done on paper without framing them.
Removing a Dent in a Canvas
Find out how to remove a dent in a canvas quickly and easily -- with a photo showing that it does work!
Painting Tips: What To Do If a Paint Tube Cap is Broken
Helpful tips on what to do if the cap from a paint tube splits, cracks, or is broken.
How to Get a Messy Paint Tube Cap Back On
Tips on how to get messy paint tube caps back on when they're clogged up with dried paint and not wanting to screw back on.
Tips on Storing Canvas
Helpful painting tips on ways for storing painting canvasses.
Water Soluble Oils: Cleaning Brushes
A tip on using what to use to clean your brushes when using water-soluble oil paints
What Colors to Use for Painting a Copper Color
What colors to use if you're wanting to include a copper-colored object in a painting.
How to Set Up a Successful Still Life
Painting tips: how to set up a successful still life.
What Colors to Use for Painting a Honey Color
What colors to use if you're wanting to include a honey-colored object in a painting.
Paper Fingers
A tip on using paper fingers to keep your artwork clean.
How to Clean an Eraser
Tips on how to easily clean an eraser when it becomes dirty.
Watercolor Painting Tips for Using Masking Fluid
Tips on using masking fluid with watercolors.
Oil Painting Tip: What Palette to Use?
Helpful oil painting tips on palette to use for laying out your oil paints.
Painting Tip: Really Intense Sun
A painting tip submitted by a fellow artist on how to paint a really bright sun in a landscape.
Storing and Using Masking Fluid
Useful tips for using masking fluid when watercolor painting
Overcoming an Intimidating Blank Canvas
A tip on how to overcome your intimidation of a blank canvas
Sky Painting Tip: Stop Blue and Yellow Making Green
A painting tip submitted by a fellow artist on how to prevent blue and yellow making green when painting the sky.
Watercolor Tip: Cut Open Dried Watercolor Tubes
A tip on what to do with dried watercolor tubes, other than throwing them away.
Use A Magazine to Transport Pastel Paintings
A tip on how to use a magazine to transport pastel paintings safely.