I know that there are so many ideas online for organizing art supplies and of course, some will work for you and some won’t. What I got tired of is seeing walls filled with pegboards (they always looked yucky to me), shelf ideas that require drilling, or big fancy spaces where you can have gigantic cupboards and shelves. I’m sharing 3 simple and practical ways to organize art supplies you'll ever need. These are no-overwhelm ideas for small spaces that'll help you make more art and not waste time on arranging or tidying up. The post 3 Best Ways To Organize Art Supplies In Small Spaces Without ..read more

Interested in trying out Ohuhu alcohol markers? This is my first time trying them out and below you can read my feedback – from one beginner to another. Discover why Ohuhu 320-color alcohol marker set might just be the ultimate thing for your next piece of art, illustration, doodles, and even art journal pages.  Recently... The post Why You’ll Love Ohuhu Alcohol Markers – A Review By A Total Newbie appeared first on Artful Haven ..read more

If you’re just beginning with painting and want to learn new acrylic painting techniques, I’ll share some neat techniques that are easy for beginners. I'll also share other techniques that are a learning curve but they're definitely doable with a little experimentation and patience. The post Acrylic Painting Techniques Every Beginner Can Do Easily appeared first on Artful Haven ..read more

I was recently asked by Paul Rubens to review their new oil pastels (2023). They sent me their biggest set of 72 colors and I’ve been playing with them a bit. So, I’m sharing my review including some basic features, color chives, and blending opportunities. The post Paul Rubens Oil Pastels Review 2023 – Why You’ll Like Them appeared first on Artful Haven ..read more

Wondering about the best glue for your collages and how to avoid bubbles and wrinkles? I’m going to share my best choices for collage glue and tell you how to use them to avoid bubbles and wrinkles so you can enjoy your collaging to the fullest. The post Best Glue For Collage – How To Avoid Bubbles Or Wrinkles appeared first on Artful Haven ..read more

Texture isn't hard to achieve but there are some things you should learn in order to practice texture in art and create interesting work, whether on a canvas or in your art journal. That's why, in this article, I'll walk you through the importance of texture, what it really is, how to achieve it, what tools to use, and how texture can evoke emotions. The post Texture In Art For Beginners: What Is It And How To Achieve It appeared first on Artful Haven ..read more

We all love using old paper in our art journals and in this article, you’ll learn some of the easiest ways to make the paper look old. These are perfect for beginners who want to experiment and make wonderful old paper scraps. The post 6 Easy Ways To Make Paper Look Old Quickly And Without Much Hassle appeared first on Artful Haven ..read more

It’s perfectly ok to redo a page and make something you’ll actually love.  There are many ways of doing this, and I’m sharing 11 ideas on how to redo a bad art journal page with the supplies you already have. The post 11 Creative Ways To Redo Bad Art Journal Pages And Fix Mistakes appeared first on Artful Haven ..read more

In this article, you’ll learn something about the drying time of acrylic paint and how to make acrylic paint dry faster because we’ve all been impatient with this when we want to finish something quickly, especially in art journaling. The post How to Make Acrylic Paint Dry Faster? 7 Easy Tricks Anyone Can Do appeared first on Artful Haven ..read more

Many beginners wonder how to paint a galaxy because those paintings often look magical and visually mesmerizing. I’m here to tell you it can be done easily with just two simple tools you have in your home and some acrylic paint.  The post How To Paint A Galaxy With Acrylic Pint – Easy Tutorial For Beginners appeared first on Artful Haven ..read more