Acclaimed artist Tom Swimm invites you into his artistic world as he shows you how to paint a variety of gorgeous acrylic scenes from around the globe, step by step. In this comprehensive book, he explains his unique methods of approaching an acrylic painting and developing it into a finished work of art as he teaches basic techniques and art concepts through a dozen easy-to-follow lessons. It’s never been so easy to learn to paint in acrylic
Winsor & Newton Sansodor is a low odor solvent that makes a viscous mixture, evaporates slowly, is the least hazardous, costs approximately the same as turpentine, does not deteriorate on storage and has minimal odour. This is well suited to artists who prefer to avoid exposure to turpentine.
Sculpey III has the same excellent handling qualities of Sculpey and Super Sculpey combined with the dimension of color. Available in a variety of colors that can be intermixed for even wider color possibilities. It bakes to hardness in a 275° F home oven in 15-20 minutes, depending on the size of the object.
Sanford Design Ebony Pencil is a round shaped pencil with a black polished wood casing. It features a very black, large diameter lead that is soft, smooth and strong.
The high gloss surface produces near photographic quality when reproducing digital photographs. This inkjet paper creates the look and feel of a real photograph. Acid Free and Lignin Free.
This plaster impregnated gauze is great for making masks or sculpting. Simply cut it to length, dip it in water and let it sit for 30 seconds or so, then apply. It will follow any curve and dry quickly to plaster hardness without firing. Completely non-toxic. In 180" rolls.
Winsor & Newton Liquin Original is the reliable favorite which continues to be our most popular liquid alkyd medium. A general purpose low gloss medium which improves flow and transparency. It mixes easily with the brush or knife and smooths brushwork.
Prismacolor Water Soluble Graphite Pencils. These professional grade water-soluble graphite pencils offer the capabilities of line drawing with the tonal qualities of a wash. They work beautifully in conjunction with graphite, charcoal, or watercolors.
Printing on canvas is incredibly versatile and a great way to create a ready-to-hang image or artwork. Every canvas that we print is protected with a UV coated acrylic finish to guard the print from dust, moisture and fading. Do you want your canvas stretched on bars or non-stretched? Framed or unframed? Customize the work to make it truly your own.
Photography is an amazing art form. A photograph album is a catalogue of life's history as seen through the camera. People, animals, nature, holidays, celebrations and even disasters are captured instantly and recorded as part of history. It is through the powerful presentations of photography that we better understand the progression of time and life. Hampton Photo Arts has over twenty years of experience working with photographers as they seek to capture and preserve the history of families and communities.
When families get together, both children and adults love to look through photograph albums. They enjoy seeing the childhood photos of older family members and compare themselves to ancestors who lived a hundred or more years ago. Photos are among the most important treasures of every family. They should not be faded and dull. They contain the smiles, tears and emotions of generations. The staff members at Hampton Photo Arts display excellence in the art of photography reproduction. They work with the highest quality materials. They know how to create family memories that will be just as beautiful one hundred years from now as they are today.
Watercolor is an easy, fun medium for creating art. Color theory, composition and design can be explored freely with watercolor paint, paper, and brushes. Several techniques may be used with watercolors for varying effects including painting wet on wet, wet on dry, layering washes, and more.
Watercolor paper comes in cold press, hot press, and rough. Rough paper has the most texture, and its hills and valleys can result in interesting effects when paint is added. Hot press is the smoothest and has the finest texture. Cold press has a moderate amount of texture and is the paper most commonly chosen by watercolor artists.
Watercolor paper comes in several weights ranging from 90 lb. to 300 lb. based on the pounds per ream of paper. Most artists prefer to use at least 140 lb. paper. Papers vary somewhat between manufacturers, so sampling different papers is advisable. Paper can be purchased in pads, in blocks or in large sheets. The large sheets are usually the most economical and can be torn into whatever size is desired.