Pastels are a wonderful medium for creating art that has a unique texture and feel. There are many different types of pastels to choose from, each with their own characteristics. In this article, we’ll explore the different types of pastels available and how to use them to create beautiful art. Soft Pastels Soft pastels are..... Read More The post Understanding Different Types of Pastels and How to Use Them appeared first on Jerry's Art Blog ..read more

  How to prime your own canvas and board for painting! Have you ever found the perfect painting surface — be it canvas, paper, panel, board, or even a wall– but it is bare and unprimed? Never fear! Gessoing a canvas or priming a board is an easy task to do yourself, and you wind..... Read More The post How To Gesso A Canvas or Board for Painting appeared first on Jerry's Art Blog ..read more

Designing your perfect studio for art: What Yours Can Look Like Some people can be creative anywhere they go and sketch the perfect sketch or paint the perfect painting, others gather their creativity from the environment around them. Having an artist’s studio is the perfect way to create a space purely for the sake of..... Read More The post The Artists’ Studio: Designing The Perfect Studio appeared first on Jerry's Art Blog ..read more

There are many styles of easels for art and artists to choose from. There are many options from h-frame to a-frame, single mast to double mast, French style to pochade boxes but what about a convertible or multi-angle easel? In this article we will explain the unique attributes of these types of easels and the..... Read More The post Why choose a convertible style easel and what are the benefits appeared first on Jerry's Art Blog ..read more

Why Being An Artist is the Best When learning how to be an artist, did you ever think you could be hard-wired to like it? Well, scientists recently found out that your brain might be wired to enjoy art. However, that comes as no surprise to those of us already on the inside of the..... Read More The post 25 Reasons Why Being an Artist Is the Best appeared first on Jerry's Art Blog ..read more

As artists we love to create but when it comes to the details of selling we are sometimes a little reluctant. Just in case I get someone who actually wants to know about my work, I have to have an artist portfolio or presentation case to show them.Recommended for this article: Artist portfolios , Art..... Read More The post Prepare to Sell Your Artwork Using Portfolios For Presenting appeared first on Jerry's Art Blog ..read more

A Guide to Take Your Art Outside or Travel We recently discussed the 10 Places Every Artist Needs to Plein Air Paint and offered some great places to get outside and create. Now lets talk about what to bring with you. What are really the best tools and supplies to take with you when you..... Read More The post Plein Air, Create Art Anywhere! appeared first on Jerry's Art Blog ..read more

Today we’re going to be talking about what’s so special about non-photo blue pencils, what is and why use it. Featuring: Cezanne non-photo blue pencils Article has a video and images What is a non photo blue pencil? Why use it? What makes this pencil unique is that it was specifically created for sketching before..... Read More The post What is a non photo blue pencil? Why use it? appeared first on Jerry's Art Blog ..read more

If there is one question that artists ask all the time, it’s “How much should I charge for my artwork?” It’s as though just knowing the answer to that question will solve all their marketing problems. They are not alone. Here are 4 simple steps to consider when selling your art. We have all done..... Read More The post Helpful Tips & Steps To Selling Your Artwork appeared first on Jerry's Art Blog ..read more

Are you looking to enhance the vibrancy and longevity of your artwork? If so, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog, we’ll demystify the world of retouch varnish and provide you with essential tips and techniques to take your artistic creations to new heights.  What is Retouch Varnish? Retouch varnish is a crucial..... Read More The post Retouch Varnish Demystified: Essential Tips and Techniques appeared first on Jerry's Art Blog ..read more