Oil paint is an amazing versatile medium. It can be applied in a thick buttery fashion or thinned down to a watery consistency. This versatility opens the door to a number of different painting techniques. My personal preference is to begin my oil paintings by first sketching out the composition using acrylic paint or with […]
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When you have been collecting stamps for a while, you may begin getting more involved in identifying and evaluating your collection. You will likely have learned things that help you get a more detailed idea of what your collection holds. When you reach this point, there may be a stamp collecting supply that you need […]
Were you aware that The Good Toy Guide suggests Brio Trains as 1 out of the 5 recommended educational toys for preschoolers? According to them a Brio Train is, “a train with interactive details that encourages children to master small movements and hand eye coordination. Controlling the train and constructing the tracks creates an awareness […]
I started out as a stamper. I remember being amazed at how a line art drawing could produce such beautiful results. I started out simply stamping and coloring in and progressed to more advanced techniques. And then I was introduced to Scrapbooking via a home party. But I was a stamper! How could I combine […]
If you’re looking to improve your oil painting techniques, watercolor painting or acrylic painting skills, then painting book is one painter’s secret to getting professional art academy training like training institutions. Painting books has distilled into simple, step-by-step self-study art instruction that you can work on in the comfort of your own home. The main […]
Okay, let’s get something straight… I do not advocate the purchase of United States coins strictly for investment purposes. Like most traditional collectors, I believe coins are to be primarily appreciated for their artistic beauty, historical connections, and the joy of pursuing them. However, it should be no secret that a significant number of us […]