Blog Posts

  • Retardant Medium: What It Is and How Painters Use It

    Retardant Medium: What It Is and How Painters Use It

    Learn what a retardant medium (retarder) is, why painters use it, and practical tips for extending paint drying time and improving blending in acrylic painting.

  • Basic Color Mixing Tips Every Painter Should Know

    Basic Color Mixing Tips Every Painter Should Know

    Learn how to mix clean colors, avoid mud, control value and temperature, and build a reliable palette.

  • What Is Acrylic Gouache?

    What Is Acrylic Gouache?

    Learn how acrylic gouache works, how it differs from traditional gouache and acrylic, and when it makes sense to use it in your painting practice.

  • Oil vs Acrylic Painting: Choose What Fits Your Art

    Oil vs Acrylic Painting: Choose What Fits Your Art

    A comparison of oil and acrylic painting for artists of all levels– exploring drying time, texture, blending, materials, and tips to choose the best medium for your work.

  • What is Gouache?

    What is Gouache?

    Learn what gouache paint is, how it works, and why contemporary artists and students are choosing this versatile, opaque medium.