So now let’s talk about varnishing your finished acrylic paintings. Is it necessary? Will it help them look more presentable and appealing? Let’s tackle these questions now in this post. Applying varnish, or sealer, to a complete project is often a critical, and final step. It’s a two-fold step – giving your project a layer […]

Hi all! I thought I’d title this post Should you paint on paper with acrylics instead of can you, because, after all, you most likely can. I think the real question is should you? I know we care the most about results, and I know you don’t want to waste time or precious resources doing […]

Are you looking for some good and practical ways to store your acrylic paints? Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve accumulated a great deal of bottles and /or tubes I have some excellent suggestions for you. We all know that when you’re getting ready to work on a project and you’re reaching for a […]

Are you wondering about what kinds of acrylic paint to use for outdoor wood craft projects? So what’s your bag –  palettes? yard art? Or maybe even doing a touch-up on an old sign and giving it a farmhouse makeover? Well I’ve got you covered as let’s face it lots of people love being in […]

Which paints are best for wood crafts? It can be balsa wood, popsicle sticks, or something similar that you’re working with. If you enjoy woodcrafting, this post is for you. let’s say you have a jewelry or trinket box, balsa wood sculpture, or wall plaque you’re seeking to paint and display. Because wood is semi-porous, […]