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.
Great Gifts for the Oil Painter: Beginner to Advanced
Jerry’s has all the answers! Holiday Wish List For The Oil Painter Having trouble searching for the perfect item for the Oil Painter in your life this winter? Look no further than Jerry’s Artarama where we have gifts for all oil painters from beginners to advanced professionals! If you’re stumped on what to get your…..
Jerry's -- 19/12/2017
Soho Oil Paint Review by Artist David Kofton
For years, I have been addressed as a most prolific artist. I am not sure if I fit that mold, but I do push out a lot of paint, words, pastels, graphite and sculpture. Yes, it has not been unusual for me to push out 150-200 pieces a year. Many have said, “Slow down.” Many…..
Jerry's -- 11/07/2017
Go Traveling As An Artist with Lisa Kowieski
Lisa Kowieski – Traveling Artist Materials Used/needed:LUKAS 1862 Aquarell Watercolor Set of 24Mimik Kolinsky Synthetic Watercolor BrushesArches 9×12″140 lb. Cold Press Watercolor BlockAcurit Waterproof Technical PensStrathmore 300 Series Mixed Media Sketchbook 5.5×8.5” Last summer I had the opportunity of a lifetime to go on a two week trip to British Columbia, Banff National Park, and…..
Jerry's -- 08/06/2017
How To Clean Oil Paint Brushes
Getting clean your paint brushes after using oil paints! Your brushes are your tools and we want to help you preserve and use them after use from oil painting! Begin by wiping off any paint When cleaning your oil painting brushes begin by wiping off any paint onto a rag or paper towel. Next apply…..
Jerrys Blog Squad -- 27/05/2016
Watercolor Painting Tips for Beginners
5 Pro Tips for the Beginning Watercolor Painter How to paint with watercolors In the past, we’ve taught you 5 Pro Tips for Beginning Acrylic Artists and 5 Pro Tips for the Beginning Oil Painter, and now its time for the budding watercolor painters out there! Painting with Watercolors, while typically thought of as light…..
Jerrys Blog Squad -- 27/02/2016
Why Watercolorists Use LUKAS Aquarell 1862 Artists Watercolors
A Jerry’s Exclusive! – What’s The Buzz! LUKAS, Germany’s best paint makers have made on of our most popular lines of watercolor paints- LUKAS Aquarell 1862 Watercolor Paints. It’s been one of our most popular and best selling watercolors. We thought we’d share the buzz that’s being said since Artists have been clamoring for these…..
Jerrys Blog Squad -- 25/02/2016
Pushing the Limits of Printmaking: Papers & Inks
Printmaking inks are specialized inks used in various printmaking techniques to transfer images onto paper or other surfaces. There are several types of printmaking inks, each tailored to suit different techniques and preferences such as: Oil-based inks, Water-based inks, Ascrylic inks, Etching inks and Screen printing inks For this article, we are going over Akua…..
Jerrys Blog Squad -- 06/02/2016
Watercolor Painting Terms You Should Know
A Quick Guide to 10 Watercolor Painting Terms and Techniques Here at Jerry’s, our experts are here when it comes to teaching you more about art, techniques and supplies. So, in the spirit of keeping things simple, here are a list of terms for beginner watercolor painters to learn more about the techniques every watercolor…..
Jerrys Blog Squad -- 27/01/2016
Discover Daler-Rowney Brushes, Inks, and Georgian Oils
Touching the Lives of Artists Through Every Step of Their Journey Having been part of the art supply business for over 225 years, Daler-Rowney has been with artists every step of the way making quality colors and materials since 1783. Started by brothers Richard and Thomas Rowney in London, Daler-Rowney has always been known for…..
Jerry's -- 28/04/2015
5 Easy Printmaking Tips
Pro Tips for Printmaking Beginners Although Printmaking has been around for hundreds of years now, with famous prints from artists such as Rembrandt, printmaking has recently exploded on popular social media sites like Instagram and Pinterest. We here at Jerry’s are all for this explosion of impressions, etching, lithography, and lino carvings, so we thought…..
Jerrys Blog Squad -- 07/04/2015
Paint Your Easter Eggs with Watercolor for Better Results
Create Artistic Easter Eggs with Easy Designs Watercolors are a popular choice for painting eggs. They offer a translucent and delicate effect, perfect for creating soft and ethereal designs. While dying eggs may be fun, it’s far from artistic. However, with watercolors, painting hard boiled eggs can become true works of art! Using watercolor paints…..
Jerrys Blog Squad -- 04/04/2015
10 Easy Watercolor Painting Ideas for Spring
Spring has started and the weather is finally warm enough to get back outside and paint. And the best paint to paint with right now are watercolors! With bright, flowing color and carefree brushstrokes, Watercolor paint is symbolic of the freshness that Spring brings to our art. So grab your watercolor paints, watercolor brushes, and…..
Jerry's -- 26/03/2015
The Animal-Friendly Alternative to Red Sable Brushes
If you’re looking for an animal-safe, synthetic brush that offers the same results as red sable fur, Black Swan Red Sable Synthetic Brushes are soft and resilient brushes that can be used with all wet media! Created with finer synthetic filaments and stiffer filaments that are placed along the bottom of the brush to give…..
Jerrys Blog Squad -- 26/02/2015
Jerrys Blog Squad -- 10/01/2015
Fat Over Lean For Oil Painting
What is Fat Over Lean For Oil Painting? Want Less Cracking in Your Oil Painting? Many oil painters will advocate “Fat over Lean” painting but not everyone knows exactly what that means. Today, we are going to explore that topic and share some of the best new mediums to improve your oil painting. Fat Over…..