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If you're bored with canvas and looking for a new twist on your artwork, don't forget the obvious -- think outside of the box and find other materials to paint on -- go green! "Upcycled" materials can make a terrific new base for your favorite subjects -- bottles, old fence wood, flooring or barn board -- discarded dishes and vessels of ...

This is a 500 word glossary of technical terms related to books, book design, and printing.  From AA (Author's Alterations) to X-height.  No one needs to know all the words to build a book or to get one printed.  But it helps to know something.  Bookmark the page to have it available whenever you need it.  Hope it helps, Walton ...

First step[photo:116610]I personally wouldn't use this paint for anything important, but it taught me a lot about color mixing and it made it less expensive for me to learn some of the more candy intensive airbrush designs. So first you get a bottle of Future floor polish which is, in reality, just a very thin acrylic paint. 2nd Step[photo:116613]You need to ...

Here is a handy list of definitions of terms you will come across as you explore the world of fine art painting. Print this out and keep it handy - it's a invaluable reference. *Archival*: Suitable for use in creation or care of artifacts of potential or actual antique value; likely to resist natural deterioration when used according to sound practices ...

When you are shopping for paper for your latest art project did you ever wonder what a Deckle Edge was? Or what 100% Rag actually means? Or whether you should choose Hot Pressed over Cold Pressed? We have compiled this handy list of artist paper terminology for your reference. Enjoy! *100% Rag* Made entirely of cotton and/or linen rag pulp *Bond ...

The list below, provided by Legion Paper, is a comprehensive index of terminology used in making and referring to Digital Art Paper. You will find this glossary very valuable when shopping for or choosing the right digital art paper for your next project. *Additive Colors* Red, Green, and Blue are referred to as additive colors. Red + Green + Blue = ...