Watercolor is one of the most popular mediums for artists to start with because the supplies are affordable, it’s approachable, and the techniques are accessible to both beginners and experienced artists. The vibrant and translucent nature of watercolors allows for a unique and expressive form of art. In this beginner’s guide to watercolor we'll explore the essential supplies you need, steps to get you started, and dive into some basic watercolor techniques to help you create your own beautiful works of art!...
Creating a masterpiece with oil paints involves more than just talent and skill; it requires a well-organized oil painting palette. Your palette is your canvas for mixing colors and achieving the desired tones and hues before you begin painting. In this guide, we'll explore different ways to organize your palette and the best Princeton brushes for oil painting....
‘Tis the season to get creative! Join Ambassador Jeannie Dickson for a step-by-step tutorial on how to paint a winter watercolor wreath with poinsettia and olive branches. ...
The holidays are right around the corner! Need help picking out professional paintbrushes for the artist in your life? There’s no need to wander the isles of your nearest art store looking for something you hope they’ll use. We came up with a gift guide for all mediums so you can give the perfect gift this year....
Are you in need of some new holiday watercolor card ideas for this year? Join Kristin Van Leuven to learn unique watercolor techniques for four different holiday cards. ...
Go on a journey with Erica Helder to learn how she draws inspiration from nature for her work! Erica Helder is a Canadian artist who creates soft and delicate abstracts with ink. Each piece begins with a story told through colour. Learn more about Erica’s process and how you can find inspiration in nature below. ...
Feeling inspired and ready to paint your canvas? It might be tempting to put your brush right to the canvas, but you need to prep a canvas before you begin. To keep your oil or acrylic paintings looking their best for years to come, priming your surface is the first step!...
With all the love that the Velvetouch Series 3950 has gotten, we knew we needed to make a long handle version for oil painting and acrylic lovers out there! So, we created 30 long handle brushes to add to the series. With the same features as your favorite short handle Velvetouch brushes, the long handles make them ideal for oil, acrylic, and mixed media painting on canvas!...
Clarice Gomes is a designer and watercolor artist as well as one of Princeton’s newest Ambassadors! We love her beautiful floral watercolors, tutorials, and how she uses Princeton Brushes to create her works of art. Learn more about Clarice and her journey with watercolor below!...
Urban sketching has become quite popular, and for good reason. Nothing beats a sketch created in the moment. It’s fun to look at your sketch later and be transported right back to that time and place.
In this blog, we will give you our beginner-friendly guide to urban sketching along with the tools you will need!...
The art of acrylic pouring isn’t as hard as you might think! To create pouring pieces, you use acrylic paints along with a medium, and pour it onto a canvas or other surface. The results are beautiful abstract effects....
Josh Tiessen is an international award-winning contemporary artist based near Toronto, Canada and one of Princeton’s Ambassadors. Tiessen is best known for his hyper-surreal shaped oil paintings, which take up to 1,700 hours to complete, and reflect the interaction between the natural world and human-made structures, drawing upon his studies in philosophy, theology, and environmentalism....