Bristol This is an uncoated machine finished paperboard popular with illustrators. Bristol varies widely. Thicker ones are less prone to buckling with water media. For best results, use the media as recommended by the paper manufacturer and test. When working on these types of papers, acrylics, watercolors, and dry drawing
Printmaking papers Paper varies widely and some will have no sizing. Thicker ones are less prone to buckling with water media. For best results, use the media as recommended by the paper manufacturer and test. When working on these types of papers, acrylics, watercolors, and dry drawing media, a barrier
Handmade papers Papers vary widely. Thicker ones are less prone to buckling with water media. Follow the recommendations for media by the manufacturer. For best results, use the media as recommended by the paper manufacturer and test. When working on these types of papers, acrylics, watercolors, and dry drawing media,
Corrugated Cardboard Made from a combination of Kraft paper, recycled pulp, and sizes or glues, cardboards among one of the most common paper products in use. When working on these types of papers, acrylics, watercolors, and dry drawing media, a barrier is not required. However, when painting with oils on
Linen (Raw, Unprimed). Contents and qualities of these fabrics vary widely. The density and weave along with natural materials, chemicals, and sizing in these fabrics can directly influence its performance. Although acrylics and dry drawing media can work well directly on raw or unprimed linen, we recommend a barrier for
Mediums are important additions to the oil painter’s toolbox. They modify the feel of paint, change the surface sheen, build or reduce viscosity, and in some cases, can be the driving factor behind the aesthetic of a work. Williamsburg Handmade Oil Colors Alkyd Resin can be mixed with oil paints
Aquarell-Reisekästen, QoR Watercolor und Aquarellfarbnäpfe Ob Ihr QoR Mini nachgefüllt werden muss oder ob Sie QoR-Farben in Ihrer bewährten Reisepalette verwenden möchten: QoR Farben aus der Tube lassen sich wunderbar in halbe und ganze Näpfe füllen. Dank der modernen Formel von QoR lässt sich die trockene Farbe aus der Tube
People often ask us what we would recommend as a wood panel option for use as a painting substrate and one that often comes up is MDO (Medium Density Overlay) plywood. While used by many muralists, as well as some panel painters, it is probably the least known of
Mirjam Hintz completed her MA and Professional Doctorate studies in Conservation with a focus on painting from the University of Amsterdam. She is the newest member of our Materials and Applications Department, providing technical and product support for Golden Artist Colors in Europe. She lives in Frankfurt Germany. Firnissen kann eine
Acrylgemälde für Lagerung und Transport zu rollen, ist eine ziemlich gängige Praxis, und viele Künstler haben vermutlich bereits eigene Gemälde mit einigem Erfolg zusammen-, auseinander- und wieder zusammengerollt. Wir wissen zwar, dass es möglich ist, würden es aber dennoch nicht unbedingt empfehlen. Es gibt dabei definitiv Risiken, derer man sich
