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Art Materials & Techniques – Art Academy Direct

Art Materials & Techniques

Exploring the World of Mayco Color Glazes

Exploring the World of Mayco Color Glazes

Mayco Colors is renowned for its high-quality ceramic glazes, offering a wide range of options to artists of all levels. Whether you’re a hobbyis...

Art Supplies Guide: Resin & Pouring Demo

Art Supplies Guide: Resin & Pouring Demo

Introduction Resin and pouring art has surged in popularity, offering creators a versatile medium to craft stunning and unique pieces. Recently, we...

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Watercolor Paper

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Watercolor Paper

  When it comes to watercolor painting, choosing the right paper can make all the difference. With so many options—hot pressed, cold pressed, roug...

10 Essential Steps to Start Oil Painting

10 Essential Steps to Start Oil Painting

  1. Start Small Begin with a small canvas or canvas board to get familiar with how the paints and mediums behave. Experiment with different tec...

How to Use the Golden Artist Virtual Paint Mixer

How to Use the Golden Artist Virtual Paint Mixer

The Golden Artist Virtual Paint Mixer is a handy online tool for artists looking to mix or match colors accurately—whether for landscapes, portrait...

How Are Lineo Brushes Made?

How Are Lineo Brushes Made?

Tradition and innovation define lineo brushes, handmade in Germany at Mesko Pinselfabrik GmbH. The factory combines traditional craftsmanship with ...

How to Use Silicone Oil for Acrylic Pouring

How to Use Silicone Oil for Acrylic Pouring

Acrylic Pouring is a fluid painting technique, which depends on the art materials being used. This blog will guide you on how to use silicone oil in acrylic pours, and what materials are best to achieve the style you want. 

Your Drawing Companion Tools

Your Drawing Companion Tools

When we first start drawing, most of us all get started with a set of pencils, eraser, a sharpener and our favourite sketchpad. But are there any other handy drawing tools that could be helpful in your drawing techniques?