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Types of Painting Easels: An Introduction
A-frame easel Dictionary.com defines easel as “a stand or frame for supporting or displaying at an angle an artist’s canvas.” Easels are usually made of wood, steel, or aluminum and are available in...
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How Stretcher Bars Are Made
www.canvaslot.com A stretcher bar is a wooden frame that is used as wooden framework support (usually made from pine) on which an artist fastens a piece of canvas. It provides a steady tension to the...
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Types of Stretcher Bars
Stretcher bars play a major role in the appearance of a canvas artwork or Giclee printing. The quality of wood and the structure of the stretcher are the key to easy stretching which produces a better...
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Dutch Master Rembrandt and His Most Famous Works
Today is Rembrandt’s 407th birthday! Born Rembrant Harmenszoon van Rijn in 1606, he is the most celebrated Dutch artist and is considered as one of the greatest painters in European art history. Most...
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Tips in Painting on Large Canvases
The Spoliarium by Juan Luna, 1884. It measures 4.22 meters x 7.675 meters. Many artists dream of painting on a bigger canvas. If you have an idea or inspiration that cannot be captured on standard size...
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5 Tips in Buying an Artist’s Easel
In a previous blog post, I explained the different types of easels available to painters. With a wide range of easels out there, how do you choose the easel for you? Here are tips to help you in...
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Stuck in a Rut? 5 Ways to Get Inspired to Paint
There are times in an artist’s life when he feels uninspired, unmotivated, and uncreative. It’s like there’s a creative lull, especially after finishing a major artwork. You feel like you’ll never be...
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Best Restaurants for Art Lovers
Dining establishments are now incorporating art in their décor to showcase their collections and to also entice customers. Aside from offering delicious food, these restaurants and cafés also serve as...
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Tips on How to Store an Artist Canvas
A perfectly pre-primed Canvas Lot piece, ready to take paint. Canvas is a fabric usually made of cotton, linen, or a combination of both. It is available primed or unprimed, stretched or pre-stretched....
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The Wonderful World of Finger Painting by Iris Scott
Professional Finger Painter Iris Scott Finger painting is an art activity usually associated with children. Kids love to play with paint, mix different colors, and put them on paper. You’ll get messy...
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