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Having a mixed media sketchbook to hand is essential to me. If the moment strikes where I want to switch media I have a dedicated multimedia sketchbook I use – the change in textures, and finishes throughout my mixed media sketchbook feel like real life. Ever changeable and full of diverse challenges and delights! If… Continue reading Best mixed media sketchbooks

Having a sketchbook for watercolor painting on hand feels like a must for me. A little light watercolor painting in a sketchbook can help while away an afternoon anytime, anywhere. I’ve had my fair share of watercolor sketchbooks, many have stood the test of watercolors – and others haven’t faired so well! I’ll be sharing… Continue reading Best watercolor sketchbook

Making oil paint dry faster can be achieved in a few ways. It’s important that we also acknowledge that different colors dry at different rates, so not all oil paint colors will need the same additives or change in process to speed up the oils drying. Crimson and red oil paints are notoriously slow to… Continue reading How to make oil paints dry faster

You can’t rush a masterpiece! But at some point understanding the optimum time to safely start layering with oil paints becomes a real concern. Of course you can touch, feel and hope – but this doesn’t really get to the heart of the question; how long does oil paint take to dry? Drying Oil Paintings… Continue reading How long does oil paint take to dry?