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Category: Art Supplies

November 18, 2023November 18, 2023

Amazon Shop is Now Live!

Good news everyone! If you’re an artist looking for art supply recommendations, I recently updated my storefront on Amazon which lists all my favorite supplies […]

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August 16, 2023August 16, 2023

Used Art Supplies | Part 12: The Art of the Haggle

Haggling, bargaining, or negotiating. Whatever you want to call it, it’s just a name to describe the situation when a buyer offers a lower amount […]

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July 12, 2023July 12, 2023

Used Art Supplies | Part 11: Navigating Estate & Garage Sales

Estate and garage sales have been my favorite type of in-person shopping for second-hand art supplies. If you have never been to one, don’t worry, […]

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April 24, 2023April 25, 2023

Used Art Supplies | Part 10: The 5 Types of Sellers

Since I first started buying secondhand art supplies online, I’ve experienced my fair share of the spectrum of sellers. I’ve seen everything from the downright […]

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March 24, 2023March 25, 2023

Are Pastels Toxic?

Are pastels toxic? The answer may surprise you! Part of my personal mission to make pastels more approachable includes debunking misinformation. While pastels may have […]

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March 13, 2023March 13, 2023

The History Behind the Pastel Database

Before I continue my journey with portrait drawing, I wanted to take a moment to recap the rabbit hole I found myself in while building […]

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February 15, 2023February 20, 2023

Back to Basics Portraiture: Week 1 (Limited Color Palette)

After reviewing my task list from my previous post, I did some thinking, and I identified that my biggest insecurity is color theory (aka mixing […]

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December 9, 2022December 9, 2022

5 Practical Gifts for Any Artist

We’re well into the holiday season! Whether you’re trying to find a practical gift for the artist in your life, or you’re an artist who […]

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December 7, 2021April 25, 2023

Used Art Supplies | Part 9: Hitting the Jackpot!

If you’ve read the last three parts of this series, you’ll know that I’ve scored several great deals and saved anywhere from 30-60% off the […]

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November 26, 2021November 27, 2021

$1000 Pastel Wish List

What would you do with $1000 to spend on art supplies? In my previous post I put together a list of pastel recommendations for different […]

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