Emma’s Quick Guide to a safe and sound studio
The main things I consider, as a painter, are ventilation, natural light and cleanup. Ventilation is challenging in the Yukon because in the winter you lose so much heat by opening windows.
Art Hacks
Myth Buster: Oils are too messy, toxic and expensive
Many people of all walks of life enjoy painting. Most of the time, acrylics trump oils in popularity. Children, starting out in school, are offered tempera, watercolour and acrylics. The general belief is that oil paints are too messy, toxic, stinky and expensive. While oils can get messy without guidance, they are superior in colour, …
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What’s with all the brushes?
Painters need brushes to create the best marks and strokes to convey their visual messages.
Not all canvases are created equal
I’d like to share what I know about canvases that are available locally. It is the most important part of your painting. It’s also known as the “support.”
