Category Archives: Supply Reviews

REVIEW THROWDOWN! Studio 71 Pencil and Brush Organizer VS Loew-Cornell Multi-Bin

From time to time I find two art supply products that are so similar that, instead of reviewing them individually, I put them up against each other to see which brand performs better and which is the overall better value. … Continue reading

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(REVIEW) Daler – Rowney Simply Acrylic Paint

Today I will be reviewing Daler-Rowney Simply Acrylic Paint. More specifically, I will be reviewing the Daler-Rowney Simply Acrylic 24-pack paint set. Each tube is .4 oz.This brand of paint can be found in many places, but for everyone’s convenience … Continue reading

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REVIEW: Master’s Touch Fine Art Studio Acrylic Paint

One of my absolute favorite brands of acrylic paint is Master’s Touch Fine Art Studio. I have been using this brand of paint for quite some time now for feather painting and canvas painting. Master’s Touch art supplies are sold … Continue reading

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DIY: Homemade Sta-Wet Palette (Moisture-Retaining Palette)

A moisture-retaining palette is a great addition to any acrylic artists inventory. I have owned one for many years (albeit, a homemade version) and I highly recommend it to any acrylic painter needing to keep a workable color palette for … Continue reading

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Do it Yourself: 4 Step Macro Studio Light Box

Do you ever see someone selling stuff online and their pictures look so professional that it makes you second guess your own photos? We assume they have some fancy-schmancy studio set up with professional lighting and a $1000 camera capturing … Continue reading

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Q & A: Brush sizes for feather painting?

I am often asked, “What is the smallest size brush you use for feather painting?” Being that my feather paintings consist of miniature portraits packed with fine details, people often believe it is only a hairs width…which is not too … Continue reading

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3D Pumpkin Carving Tools

(This is a basic list for anyone just beginning 3D pumpkin carving. For my separate list of pumpkin carving tools for the more advanced/serious pumpkin carver, click here. For a list of my favorite 3d pumpkin carving resources, click here.  … Continue reading

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E-6000 Glue (Review)

(Amazing E-6000 – an artist’s/crafter’s secret weapon…..) Put the hot glue gun back in the craft bin, put the Gorilla Glue back in the tool box, and put the Super Glue back in the junk drawer……………..enter E-6000! I came across … Continue reading

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Tip #5: Mirror Mirror on the Wall….

Mirrors aren’t just for getting ready in the mornings anymore…they can help detect imperfections in your paintings or drawings. And after this post you may just want to consider adding them to your list of art supplies….   Here is … Continue reading

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Peel-Off Palettes (Review)

(Specifically the Martin Universal Design Mijello Oil and Acrylic Peel-Off Palettes) These palettes are on “My All-Time Favorite Things” list for good reason! I have been using my Peel-Off palette for a few years now, and I absolutely love it. … Continue reading

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