Monthly Archives: September 2009
How can i draw on a canvas and make that a finished product?
I have to enter a canvas for a charity event and i don’t want to paint on it (that will just mess it up) so can just use a 4B pencil, sketch something on it and then fixitive it? Does … Continue reading
How can I find a really good tattoo artist that does portraits in my area?
I live near Corpus Christi, TX. I am looking to get a really nice portrait tattoo of my Father who passed in Feb.. I know they are hard to do so I want the best in the area. Does anyone … Continue reading
Is it tacky to hang posters on your walls?
I just moved into my first apartment and it has cathedral ceilings so there is a lot of blank wall. I wanna hang stuff up so it doesn’t look so institutionalized (all white walls…) but is it tacky to hang … Continue reading
Artists beware of the ickenoxartshop online gallery . . They take your money and then you never get listed?
I was so pleased to be accepted on this site .http://www.ickenoxartshop.co.uk But now I have paid the entry fee they will not answer my emails so artists beware. Have anyone else had this experience ? Too bad. E-bay is fine … Continue reading
What is the best way to print out large format digital prints?
I tried an inkjet printer (as it was easily available) and it’s pretty bad, the print fades quickly despite I put UV protectant on top. I don’t want just small prints, I’d like one maybe 9×15" without paying tons of … Continue reading
What type of paint should i use below the water line when painting a concrete birdbath?
I am painting the bowl of a birdbath. The paint in the bowl will be under water on a regular basis. What type of paint will tolerate being under water for extended periods of time? Ask this question in construction … Continue reading
How to fix a bite mark in a watercolor painting?
I have been working on watercolor painting that is about 30" by 24" and it is not finished yet. It is Fabriano paper that I am working on and my kitten bit into it. Normally the animals in my house … Continue reading
What do I need to start oil painting? How do I prepare the canvas?
According to Encarta: Most artists today use commercial materials but some prefer to make their own paints in the traditional way. Oil paint consists of pigment ground in oil that dries on exposure to air. The pigments, or colored powders, … Continue reading
Anyone know where i can get souvenir paintings of places around the world?
I am collecting paintings/prints of all the places i have travelled and framing them for my house. Some places I visited I wasnt able to find paintings. I dont know how i can now get them at home. They are … Continue reading
How can you clean old oil paintings?
I have several old family paintings. I believe they are oil but I am not sure. Through the years they have gotten dirty. Dust and yellow lines running down them. I don’t know what has caused this. What can I … Continue reading