Author: paintspot_lj8xs7
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DIY Repair a Small Canvas Tear
A small tear in a canvas can be heartbreaking. Luckily, most can be fixed reasonably successfully. This DIY canvas repair is best left to the artist. Here are step-by-step tips to help you with your DIY canvas repair SUPPLIES Acrylic gel Palette knife #12 unprimed canvas Sheets of disposable palette paper or glassine A heavy […]
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How to Buy Art
Becoming a collector of art The Whyte Avenue Art Walk provides new patrons with the opportunity to meet emerging and established local talent. With 400+ artists exhibiting at Art Walk it can be hard to know where to start, so we want to offer some suggestions on how to buy art. It is our hope […]
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Street Art Contest During Art Walk
Registered aerosol artists will be spray painting on the fence of the construction site on Whyte Avenue between 106 St and 107 St (across from the Varscona Hotel) during the street art contest. #SOUTHPARKONWHYTE #STREETARTCONTEST during the street art contest. Please use the artists’ Instagram handles and the hashtags #southparkonwhyte and #yegartwalk. Share images of […]
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10 Mural Tips for Artists
Public art and mural painting
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Masking Fluid for Watercolours
Masking fluid is like latex glue. It is sometimes called ‘liquid frisket.’ It is a slightly rubbery substance that can be applied to watercolour papers to preserve the white areas that are too tiny or complex to paint around. Why use liquid frisket The main reasons to use masking fluid are: to protect the white […]
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Host Your Own Shibori Party!
Sometimes, you just need to do something creative—and why not share that with a group of friends, neighbors or colleagues? Make a day of it with this Shibori party tea towel workshop. Luckily for me, my day-to-day is working in the Art Materials Industry. I have taught courses and led demos on a huge range […]
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Egg Decorating: The Art of Pysanky
Layers of beeswax and dye are used to create beautiful designs on Ukrainian Easter Eggs. Generations of Ukrainians handed down the tradition of Easter egg decorating. They are famous the world over for their colorful Easter Eggs (Pysanky). More than 2000 years ago, before the time of Christ, people decorated eggs believing that great powers […]
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How to Write an Artist Statement
You’re ready to show your work! Whether at a gallery or an Art Walk, you’re going to need to write an artist statement. The artist’s biography and artist’s statement are required documentation when submitting works for a show, gallery, or event. Most people visiting the Art Walk website don’t know you, so you need to […]
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Tips for Buying Gifts for Artists
Beautiful art materials are timeless gifts. Do you struggle when buying gifts for artists? Do you have an artist or maker on your list? Inspire their creativity with beautiful and practical materials. Did your Mom or Dad do art when they were younger but put brushes aside to work or raise a family? Perhaps now is […]
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DIY Gifts – Ideas You Can Make
There’s nothing like receiving thoughtful DIY gifts that are made with love and creativity. DIY Gifts – Think Like an Elf and Make It Yourself Every year at The Paint Spot we draw names to exchange a handmade gift for our annual company Christmas party. It’s appropriate for The Paint Spot. After all, we are […]