Tag Archives: acrylic

My New Feather Painting! – “Honor” by Brandy Davis

This is just a quick post to let you all know what I have been working on lately. I have titled this painting “Honor.”  I never paint a portrait with a name in mind for the piece – I always … Continue reading

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 photo contestlogoresized_zpsc80279bc.jpgGiveaway! One Person Will WIN a 36-Tube Set of Master’s Touch Fine Art Studio Acrylic Paint!

  (THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!) As promised – the time has come for the giveaway! Read on for directions of how to enter!   Yesterday I just did a review of Master’s Touch acrylic paint. I really can’t say … 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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It’s All in the Details…

I can’t tell you how many times I have looked at a reference photo for a painting I am doing and felt completely overwhelmed by the amount of details contained within the photo, especially because the paintings I do are … Continue reading

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11/28 Featured Artist: Carol Jones

This week TheFeatherArtist.com is so excited to present our featured artist, Carol Jones! Carol is a fellow feather painter from Ontario, Canada and truly has some amazing work! She has been painting on feathers for 6 years and focuses primarily … 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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Tip #6: How to Keep Acrylic Paint from Drying So Fast

Ok, it’s true, if we opt to use acrylic paint it is probably because we like the fast drying time it provides us with.  But sometimes fast is a little too fast. And if you have ever used acrylic paint … 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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What is Gesso?

“Gesso”   “Gesso? What the heck is that?”   Yep, exactly what I said when I first heard about it.   Well, let me tell you – over the years gesso has come to be my best friend. He is … Continue reading

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