Category: Mediums & Materials
See Jerry’s Blog on Art Mediums and Materials. Get tips and techniques, detailed information on what to use from watercolors to oils, acrylics to mixed media and much more. See posts below or use our search tool to find more interesting topics on your favorite art mediums and materials.
Interview with Professional Artist Andy Russell
Professional Artist Andy Russell shares his techniques and process on how he captures and creates vibrant, colorful & amazingly detailed artwork When I do layering I use either a glazing wash of watered down color or a scumbling technique of rubbing one color over another. Sometimes to get a smooth transition of say, dark green to…..
Jerry's -- 17/08/2018
Top 15 Acrylic Painting Mistakes “Explained in Video”
Episode 70: Top 15 Acrylic Painting Mistakes – One of the most versatile paint mediums – acrylics can be used as a straight painting medium, used with mixed media, collage, or even as an underpainting for oils. Acrylic paints and most acrylic mediums can also be used as an adhesive for collage, or even thinned…..
Jerry's -- 15/08/2018
Portrait Painting of Richie Sambora
Breaking out of My Comfort Zone To Create A Commissioned Portrait Using Lukas Berlin Water-Soluable Oils and Yes All Media Cotton Canvas by Artist Roseann Madia I was recently commissioned to paint a portrait of Richie Sambora, guitar legend from the rock band, Bon Jovi. My client chose a 24x30in size, MUCH bigger than I…..
Jerry's -- 14/08/2018
Natural Turpentine Alternatives & Healthier Options
A Safer, Natural Alternative to Turpentine The Chelsea Classical Medium, Lavender Spike Oil Essence has a distinctive, sweet lavender scent, and is a safer, natural alternative to Turpentine and does not cause chronic health problems that are often associated with turpentine or odorless petroleum mineral spirits. Non-toxic alternatives to turpentine! Made in the USA from Old…..
Jerry's -- 13/08/2018
Turner Artists’ Watercolors Review – Creative Adventures
Welcome to Episode 6: Turner Watercolors Review by Lisa Kowieski In this in-studio teaching episode, I will be going over the Turner Watercolors Set of 18, 15ml Tubes. These watercolors are made in Japan and are top of the line quality made out of pigments and high end gum arabic (no fillers used!). In my…..
Jerry's -- 01/08/2018
Painting a Portrait Painting in Oils
Brian Neher is an award-winning portrait artist who has captured the likenesses of clients of all ages. His work has been shown at the Portrait Institute in Manhattan, N.Y., as well as in American Artist magazine. He has received recognition in the National Portrait Competition as well as the West Coast Society of Portrait…..
Jerry's -- 25/07/2018
Oil Paints Explained for Traditional Oil Painting
Learn more about traditional oil painting and what different oil paint on the market can offer the oil painter from the beginner to the seasoned professional. Jerry’s LIVE Episode 55, VIDEO Details Oil painting came to favor with artists during the 14th century, where it quickly replaced egg tempera as the primary painting medium. Originally…..
Jerry's -- 02/05/2018
Artist Spotlight – Gamini Ratnavira & Turner Acryl Gouache
Gamini Ratnavira was born and raised in tropical Sri Lanka. As a self-taught artist he uses his photographic memory and life experiences to produce vibrant, colorful images of the rain forest flora and fauna, which are complimented with intriguing stories about his work with wildlife and research information about each painting. His paintings reveal his love…..
Jerry's -- 08/03/2018
Why I Love Lukas Berlin Water Mixable Oils Paints by Professional Artist Roseann Madia
My name is Roseann Madia. I was born (in Chicago), with a crazy talent. pretty much, whatever I see, i can paint.. & then some. I never took a lesson. And, although I’ve been begged to teach on several occasions, and have only done so briefly, my methods are too unconventional and hard to teach,…..
Jerry's -- 22/02/2018
Professional Artist Michelle Courier Reviews Charvin Acrylics
As a professional artist I highly recommend that everyone USE Charvin Professional Acrylics! “I started using Charvin acrylic paints five years ago when I decided to try them through Jerry’s Artarama. I was so taken with the beautiful hues of each tube that I purchased the entire line and promptly fell in love with the…..
Jerry's -- 21/02/2018
Artist Alia El-Bermani & Turner Acryl Gouache Artist Spotlight
About Alia El-Bermani Alia El-Bermani received her BFA in 2000 from Laguna College of Art and Design in CA. This talented figurative painter has had several solo exhibitions, most recently in 2016 at TAMU’s Reynolds Gallery. Her work has also been featured in numerous group exhibitions and showcased in museums across the country. In 2015 her…..
Jerry's -- 20/02/2018
Lifelike Oil Paint For Expressing the World Around You
Better Oils, Better Results! Charvin Fine Artists’ Oil Paints are an Elite Artists’ Oil From The French Riviera. One Of The Most Honored And Time Tested Recipes For Oil Color Production, Charvin Fine Artists’ Oils use some of the oldest recipes still in use! Based on over 175 years of experience, Charvin has created a…..
Jerry's -- 08/02/2018
Block Printing with Artist Bill Fick featuring Speedball Art Products
Jerry’s LIVE Episode 42: Block Printing with Artist Bill Fick featuring Speedball Art Products – See Video Below SummaryAfter our basic printmaking episode was such a success, we have decided to up the ante with the help of Speedball. They are bringing out the big guns– and are graciously loaning us renowned printmaker Bill Fick as…..
Jerry's -- 17/01/2018
Painting & Pouring Video with Turner Acryl Gouache
Painting & Pouring with Turner Acryl Gouache – See Video Below Video and LIVE Summary Painting And Pouring With Turner Acryl Gouache The Super Concentrated Vibrant Acryl Gouache – Relax, play, and enjoy the process of producing a pouring painting with Turner Acryl Gouache and Liquitex Pouring Medium, on a DaVinci Pro Liquid Art Panel……
Jerry's -- 11/01/2018
The difference between acrylic & oil primed canvas
Stretching your Budget with Knowledge on Stretched Canvas What is universally primed or using oil primed surfaces if I paint in oil? Jerry’s Live – Episode #30 Stretched Canvas Episode: “Stretching your $$$ with Knowledge! – See Video Below Amy will provide the lowdown on stretched canvas, to help you get the right surface for your…..