Journey Art Supplies Blog
Tips, Tricks, Thoughts, and inspiration from across the art spectrum.
Painting Automobiles by Frank Francese
I would like to show you how to quickly put a city scene together using a big brush, bold colors, interesting shapes, people and cars using the exercises I showed you before.
Painting Automobiles by Frank Francese
I would like to show you how to quickly put a city scene together using a big brush, bold colors, interesting shapes, people and cars using the exercises I showed...
Using Artist Tape and the Fritch Scrubber
Today I'd like to show you how I use Cheap Joe's Artist Tape and Cheap Joe's Fritch Scrubber Brushes. First I'm gonna show you the Artist Tape because it's such a handy product.
Using Artist Tape and the Fritch Scrubber
Today I'd like to show you how I use Cheap Joe's Artist Tape and Cheap Joe's Fritch Scrubber Brushes. First I'm gonna show you the Artist Tape because it's such...
Using the Atomizer
Today I'd like to show you about the Atomizer. I don't use it a lot in my watercolor, but generally, when I do use it, I'm really pleased with the results. I'm going to show you how I use it.
Using the Atomizer
Today I'd like to show you about the Atomizer. I don't use it a lot in my watercolor, but generally, when I do use it, I'm really pleased with the...
Cutting Watercolor Paper
Today I want to show you how I cut watercolor paper. It sounds so simple and so easy, but I hear people all the time tell me "I can't cut my paper straight. How do you get a half sheet or a quarter sheet?" I'm going to show you
Cutting Watercolor Paper
Today I want to show you how I cut watercolor paper. It sounds so simple and so easy, but I hear people all the time tell me "I can't cut...
Using Masking Fluid
Today I'm going to show you how to use masking fluid. Most of you have probably already used it, but there are some little things that I think might help you even if you have used it, and i hope so.
Using Masking Fluid
Today I'm going to show you how to use masking fluid. Most of you have probably already used it, but there are some little things that I think might help...
Putting in the Sky
I want to show you today how I am going to put a sky in a painting that I've done that I haven't put the sky in. We'll see if it will work using an
Putting in the Sky
I want to show you today how I am going to put a sky in a painting that I've done that I haven't put the sky in. We'll see if...
Scraping Methods
Today I'm going to show you how to scrape out some areas to get trees, a fence, or rocks using a razor blade, and a little paint scraper and perhaps a brush tip you have. It's a fun way to get a texture and to get some interesting shapes.
Scraping Methods
Today I'm going to show you how to scrape out some areas to get trees, a fence, or rocks using a razor blade, and a little paint scraper and perhaps...
Toothbrush Spattering
Today I'm going to take my toothbrush and not brush my teeth with it . . . that's right, we're going to do spattering today with a toothbrush. Everyone has an old toothbrush laying around, so go grab one because you're going to want to do this, it's a lot of fun!
Toothbrush Spattering
Today I'm going to take my toothbrush and not brush my teeth with it . . . that's right, we're going to do spattering today with a toothbrush. Everyone has...
Artist Tip 2: Aerial Perspective
If you're fairly new to painting, you may not know what the term aerial perspective means, but we'll guarantee you've seen it. It's what makes things look far away. It's the effect used by realistic painters to create the illusion of great depth in their paintings.
Artist Tip 2: Aerial Perspective
If you're fairly new to painting, you may not know what the term aerial perspective means, but we'll guarantee you've seen it. It's what makes things look far away. It's...
Artist Tip 3: The Order of Attraction
A successful painting is not simply a well-designed depiction of a pleasant subject any more than a successful novel is a grammatically correct description of an interesting event.
Artist Tip 3: The Order of Attraction
A successful painting is not simply a well-designed depiction of a pleasant subject any more than a successful novel is a grammatically correct description of an interesting event.
Artist Tip 4: Getting Figures Into Shape
The mere mention of getting our figures into shape makes us all a little nervous; we know we should watch our diet and get more exercise. But getting your figure into shape is exactly what you have to do if you're a figure painter and you want to effectively design your painting.
Artist Tip 4: Getting Figures Into Shape
The mere mention of getting our figures into shape makes us all a little nervous; we know we should watch our diet and get more exercise. But getting your figure...
Artist Tip 5: This Old Barn
Read along as Artist Chuck McLachlan shares a tutorial on how he paints one of his favorite old barns in watercolor, working from photo to sketch before adding watercolor. Great for watercolor artists who aspire to loosen up and paint something fresh! "I've painted this old barn many times, each time for a different reason. It's a simple subject, and I treat it loose and simple." -Chuck McLachlan
Artist Tip 5: This Old Barn
Read along as Artist Chuck McLachlan shares a tutorial on how he paints one of his favorite old barns in watercolor, working from photo to sketch before adding watercolor. Great...
