Category Archives: Art materials tutorial

Time to make pasta…er… Prints!

I’d read that, in a pinch, a pasta room could be made into a printing press. Could it be true?

Pigment Processing

Internet sleuthing is a tricky thing. I decided to put some of my own research here to help others that might be curious about making pigments from different sources. Knowing that copper is used to produce some wonderful colors led me to explore ways to make my own pigments for painting. Clay, metal oxides, andContinue reading “Pigment Processing”

Silver Point exploring

Silver point isn’t for everyone. If you’re a draftsperson who tends to erase a lot and make drastic changes while working, it may prove unforgiving.

Make Professional Round Brushes from Squirrel Hair and Goose Quills

Learn to create your own artist grade brushes that give you the finest lines.

Messing around with sanguine Part 2

They feel the same when drawing, but no matter how hard I press or how many layered lines I put down, the light orange is all they give me.

Copper Point Experiment

I’ve never attempted metal point work before, but really enjoyed my experiment with copper point. It has all the aesthetic benefits of using a hard pencil lead, but makes the user more aware of their marks because it isn’t easily erasable. If you’ve ever enjoyed the challenge of working with pen and ink or loveContinue reading “Copper Point Experiment”

Messing around with sanguine

I’ve always been fascinated by traditional tools. Painting, woodworking, anything- there is something about seeing what creations and solutions people have come up with using these basic tools. I also love the accessibility of the original form, making it easier for me to customize tools or create my own. I started using the lumps ofContinue reading “Messing around with sanguine”

 Making a Studio Easel from Recycled Mahogany. 

So- To get back into easel painting, I decided to revamp my work space by creating a custom easel from an old mahogany ramp. I’ve decided to add to the limited reference available on the webs so that others might have an easeler time researching a build of their own. Any suggestions or comments alsoContinue reading ” Making a Studio Easel from Recycled Mahogany. “