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 […]
Category: Art Supplies
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
$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 […]
Pastel Gift Guide
We’re back with another holiday recommendation guide! I previously posted 3 underrated pastel brands if you’re looking to explore your pastel collection. In 2019 I […]