Art Supplies Discover Pencil Drawing Kit 
| Discover Pencil Drawing Kit |
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This kit allows artists of all skill levels to experience graphite drawing with a stimulating combination of quality components and invaluable instruction. After providing basic information on drawing materials and concepts, this kit guides readers through a range of step-by-step projects, from traditional still lifes and landscapes to human and animal portraits. Each project features a simple method of identifying and matching values, which makes it easy for beginners to replicate the subject with precision. The 40-page project book features instruction by accomplished artist Carol Rosinski and reveals her method of “painting” with powdered graphite and developing intricate details to produce photorealistic effects. This all-inclusive kit contains an array of both traditional and unique art materials including drawing pencils, brushes, erasers, a sharpener, a sandpaper block, tortillons, a pencil extender, drawing paper and a 40-page instructional guidebook.| Canvas Printing |
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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. |
| Art Prints – How are they made? |
 Photography by Laurie Barone-Shafer Here are a few tips, tricks and techniques on how to make art print poster ready photographs and print ready digital files. Don’t get overwhelmed, there is a lot of information here, but a lot of it is just intuitive. Well, a bit of patience will always help. First thing – Photo Size |
| Learning to Paint Watercolors |
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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. |