When it comes to drawing, all the colors of the rainbow don't always cut it. Sometimes you want just a little more. That's where metallic pens come into play, giving your artwork an eye-catching…
A trusty pencil case is a must-have for anyone who uses writing and drawing tools. It helps you keep your pencils, pens, markers, and other implements in one place rather than loosely scattered…
Modeling dough is a malleable material meant for tactile, exploratory play. A preferred sculptural material for young children, most doughs are nontoxic and made out of a flour-based mixture that is…
Varnishes are used as a finishing layer to protect artwork from discoloration, moisture, dirt, and UV rays. Which varnish you choose will affect the finished look. A glossy finish will make colors…
Less is more. At least that's the idea behind the art of sumi-e, a painting technique whose key aesthetic and spiritual ideals are harmony, simplicity, and clarity. Sumi-e painting is an ancient art…
Vinyl and other plastic surfaces can be difficult to paint since they are not porous. So when working with vinyl, it is critical to select a paint specifically designed for that use. Vinyl paint is…
A must-have in most studios, graphite sticks are favored tools for sketching, portraiture, transferring drawings, and much more. This versatile medium is easier to control than its cousin, charcoal…
For thousands of years, India ink has been used as an expressive medium for painting, drawing, lettering, and tattooing. This permanent ink is traditionally an opaque black—being made of lampblack, a…
When you need an adhesive you can use with the least amount of fuss, look to good old-fashioned double-sided tape. While some have a paper backing, others come in fancy dispensers, and some more…
Spray paint was first invented in 1887 by Joseph Binks, a maintenance supervisor at Chicago's Marshall Field's Wholesale Store. Looking for a faster way to paint the basement walls of the store…
