Tag: The Paint Spot
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What Makes Schmincke Soft Pastels So Good?
Working with Schmincke finest extra soft pastels leads you back to the origin of colour and is a real painting experience rather than simple drawing. Why are Schmincke Pastels so soft and beautiful? It is the unique manufacturing process that makes the pastel so soft and non-crumbly. Watch the video to see how they are […]
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The Big, Big Pet Portrait Show 2018
In the summer of 2018 we filled our walls from front to back and side to side, and the Artisan Nook too, with the Big, Big Pet Portrait Show. Artists painted portraits of pets, as in pet iguanas, puppies, peeves, rocks — whoever/whatever your pet may be. Everyone was invited to participate! It’s as easy […]
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Body and Face Painting: with Caran d’Ache
Here are some tips for face painting, passed on to us by people who have painted thousands of children’s faces. Although Caran d’Ache water-soluble wax pastels do not have official cosmetic approval, they are accepted by the hobby and toy industry, which means kids can get them on their skin and even eat them without […]
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POSCA Paint Markers
Since 1983, POSCA water-based paint markers have been used by professionals, beginners, and children for artistic creation, creative crafts, hobbies, decorations, urban art, educational activities, and fine arts. The markers work on almost any surface – paper, wood, textiles, cardboard, metals, ceramics, glass, plastics, and more. POSCA’s aim is to create an artists’ community and […]
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Fabric Painting For Beginners
When it comes to painting on fabrics we’ve got paints, tools, practical advice, and how-to videos fabric painting for beginners. Follow along with these videos and instructions for ideas. Tips for getting started painting on fabric With so many mixable colours from which to choose, our fabric paint allows for many designer combinations. Watch the […]
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10 Tips to Find Time for Art
How can I find time for art within my busy schedule? Where does one find time for activities and things we are passionate about? It is a struggle for every person to find time for creativity in their busy life. Work, school, family and friends, and all the other priorities we juggle daily offer enough […]
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54 Things You Can Make with Handmade Papers
The Paint Spot carries many handmade papers. Japanese Paper Place and St Armand are our favourites. Paper Mulberry (Saa) Modern artists, craftspeople, and hobbyists have vastly expanded the range of applications for mulberry paper, called Saa in Thailand and chiyogami in Japan. The most common uses are probably as cover papers for bookbinders, and as […]
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Top 5 Reasons to Start Art
Here are reasons we think art is essential for everyone and why you should start art. Everyone can start art Create balance and harmony in your life. Creating is a joyful act, playing with colour reduces stress, and busy hands can be a welcome distraction. Remember the joy you got as a kid as you […]