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Myth or Fact: How Toxic Are Oil Paints Really?
Are oil paints, turpentine, and varnishes really toxic? Find out what poses a real risk, how to paint safely with oil paints, and what solvent-free alternatives are available.
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We Answer 5 Truly Interesting Questions
We answer five painting questions we hear most often: canvas outlines, face paints, thickening oil paints, pastels on...
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ARTMiE Contest: Complete Guide to the Annual Art Competition for Students
In brief: ARTMIE Contest is a prestigious art competition for students that celebrates creativity and talent. This...
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ARTMiE and Prestigious Awards: Why ShopRoku and Other Titles Matter to Us
In brief: Awards like ShopRoku are more than trophies on a shelf. For ARTMiE, they represent a commitment to conti...
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We Make Colorful Artistic Dreams Come True!
Bringing Colorful Artistic Dreams to Life! Colors have the power to change a mood and bring any space to life. Joi...
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European Art Award: Complete Guide to the International Art Competition
In brief: The European Art Award (EAA) is a prestigious platform for artists from across Europe. This guide introd...
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Inktober: A Challenge That Brings Artists Together Around the World
Jake Parker had a similar experience. In 2009, he decided to improve his skills and creativity with a month-long c...
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Undercover Boss Vali Went Too Far. Literally. How Did He Handle Working at ARTMiE?
A typical workday begins at ARTMiE. The warehouse is waiting for its usual pile of orders, ready to be processed b...
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2024 Is Full of New ARTMiE Products. Which Ones Will We Welcome First?
. Euforia - master-quality acrylic paints worth the wait We know that today's experienced artists deserve truly g...
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Mucki Paints for Kids: A Complete Guide (Finger Paints, Window Paints, Outdoor Paints)
Mucki is a popular brand of poster paints for young kids. They are safe, water-soluble, and easy to use. Explore the ...
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Creative Projects at Home: A Complete Art Guide for Everyone
In brief: This comprehensive guide shows you how to use art to relieve stress, keep kids entertained, and develop ...
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Paint by Numbers for Kids: How to Choose the Right Set
In brief: Paint by numbers is an ideal way to develop your kids’ creativity and patience. In this article, we’ll h...
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Back to School! Art Supplies for Kids and Adults
Getting ready for the start of school can be pretty stressful, especially if you have a first grader at home. To ma...
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Painting with Kids: Rocks Like Easter Eggs
Easy Finger Painting Painting is a very fun activity that even younger kids can really enjoy. We won't worry them ...
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Painting Rocks With Kids: Cheerful and Colorful Rocks
Photo: Pixabay.com Painting rocks is a great activity you can enjoy any time of year, not just on warm days. Paint...
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Creative Gift Ideas for Kids
The word "gifts" becomes an integral part of our everyday vocabulary this time of year. Yes, Christmas is just aro...
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A Dream Kids' Room: How to Create a Place for Kids to Play and Get Creative?
A child's room is more than just a place to sleep. It's a creative workshop where kids build their own world. With...
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Safe, Colorful, and Fun: Why Mucki Non-Toxic Finger Paints Are Ideal for Kids
Why Finger Paints Are the Safest and Most Fun Way for Kids to Explore Art Do you know the look on a child’s face...
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Discover Sensory Art with OKTO Sets
Sensory Art – Create, Feel, Experience Let’s start by talking a little about sensory art. It is a form of art that...
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2 New Raphael Paintings Discovered
Two paintings discovered in the Hall of Constantine at the Vatican Museums have been confirmed as works by Raphael hi...
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How Much Do You Really Know About Murals?
A mural is a painted wall that makes a space stand out. Find out how to come up with an idea, choose paints, transfer...
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Color of the Year: A Complete Guide to Trends, Color Theory, and Art
In brief: This guide explores the phenomenon of the color of the year, explains the basics of color theory, and of...
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Dubai Chocolate: An Illusion You’ll Want to Taste Too!
Real Dubai chocolate is synonymous with luxury, smooth and delicious, often filled with pistachio cream and kataifi...
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Color Theory and the Color Wheel: A Complete Guide for Every Artist
In brief: Color theory is a foundational pillar of visual art that defines the relationships between colors. The c...
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Neda Laketić Šoć: A Sculptor with an Exceptional Passion for Painting and Art
Neda is an academic sculptor. She was born in Sarajevo and now lives and works in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. She com...
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Dunja Sirmium, Mosaic Artist with an Exceptional Painting Technique
This young artist was born in Sremska Mitrovica and currently lives and works in Belgrade. She completed her bachel...
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How the Mysterious Lady in Red Is Revealed
How the Mysterious Lady in Red Is Revealed We know little about the painting itself beyond the fact that it dates b...
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Milica Bjelanović: A Passion That Brings Printmaking to Life!
Milica Bjelanović was born in Zrenjanin, where she still lives and works. In 1988, she graduated from the Academy o...
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Creating Art from Molten Glass and Wood: Unique Art by Slagerman and Fishman
Creating Art from Molten Glass and Wood: Unique Art... Artists Scott Slagerman and Jim Fishman create breathtaking ...
What to Make with Air-Dry Clay: 12 Ideas for Kids and Adults
Air-Dry Modeling Clay hardens on its own in the air, so you don’t need a kiln or oven to make decorations. Here are...
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The Best Online Scrapbooking Store: What to Look For
An online scrapbooking store should offer a wide range of decorative papers, stickers, washi tapes, stamps, and punch...
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Have You Always Been Curious About Mosaics? This Is for You!
A short guide to making mosaic decorations: which base to work on, what materials you can use, what to use to break a...
Crackle: Step-by-Step Guide with Varnish, Medium, and Paste
Three ways to create crackle effects: medium, two-step varnish, and 3D paste. Learn the process, what affects crack s...
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The Art of Origami: A Complete Guide to Paper Folding for Beginners
In brief: Origami is the ancient Japanese art of paper folding, requiring only patience and the right materials. F...
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Decoupage on Wood: Complete Guide to Preparation, Gluing, and Varnishing
In brief: Decoupage on wood is a creative decorating technique that requires a smooth surface, quality decoupage g...
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Decoupage on Glass: A Complete Guide to Creating Original Decorations
In brief: Decoupage on glass is a creative technique for decorating glass objects using napkins or rice paper. Wit...
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Creative Pumpkin Decorating Ideas: Use Wooden Ornaments and Tempera Paints
This time, we decided to make cheerful pumpkin-themed decorations. As part of our recycling efforts, we used wooden...
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Scrapbooking: Ideas and Examples
Scrapbooking is more than just gluing photos into an album. It’s a creative way to give your memories a lasting for...
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DIY Wooden Decor: Nail-and-Thread Crafting Tutorial
To make our wooden decoration, you will need: yarn, nails, and a wooden board. Photo: Artmie.cz For the base, we ch...
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Why Does Everyone Rave About Leather Paints?
Darwi leather paints are made for leather, synthetic fabrics, and plasticized fabrics. No ironing is needed, just air...
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What Are ProMarkers and How Can We Use Them Creatively?
Winsor & Newton ProMarkers are non-toxic alcohol markers in 148 shades, with two tips and a blender. Find out how...
How Much Do Acrylic Paints Cost per Liter? Price Comparison
Compare acrylic paint prices per liter, including large packs, tubes, sets, and professional ranges. Which ones are w...
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Have You Tried Painting on Wood?
Canvas isn’t the only surface for oil paints and acrylic paints. Learn how to choose and prepare a wooden surface for...
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Have You Tried Painting on Canvas Paper?
Canvas paper is heavyweight paper with a canvas texture, ideal for sketches, testing paints, and painting outdoors. F...
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Chameleon Pens: Something Completely New!
Chameleon pens let you shade a single color with one pen thanks to a special attachment filled with transparent fluid...
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Acrylic Mediums: Are They Essential or Not?
For your first acrylic paintings, canvas, brushes, paints, and water are enough. Find out when you need acrylic mediu...
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5 Most Common Myths About Oil Paints
We debunk 5 of the most common myths about oil paints: mixing brands, painting only on canvas, model versus photograp...
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5 Less Common Surfaces for Painting and Decoupage
Besides canvas, try paper and cardboard, glass and porcelain, walls, metal and plastic, or polystyrene for painting a...
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Calligraphy for Beginners: A Complete Guide to the Art of Beautiful Handwriting
In brief: Calligraphy is the art of beautiful writing, and it takes the right tools, patience, and regular practic...
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How to Draw a Dog: Complete Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
In brief: Drawing a dog starts by breaking its body down into basic geometric shapes, such as circles and ovals. G...
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How to Draw a Bunny: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide for Everyone
In brief: Drawing a bunny starts with basic geometric shapes. Use two circles for the head and body, then add deta...
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How to Draw a Cat: Complete Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
In short: Drawing a cat starts by breaking its body down into simple geometric shapes, such as circles for the hea...
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Drawing Ideas
Drawing is one of the most popular artistic activities. All you need is a pencil, paper, and a desire to explore th...
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Cursive Writing
Cursive combines elegance with practical use. This writing style has been popular for centuries for personal corres...
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How to Draw a Beautiful Butterfly?
How to Draw a Butterfly? As usual, we'll sketch out the motif first. This will make drawing much easier and help y...
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Pencil Drawing: Tips for Beginners and Advanced Artists
What Is a Pencil, and How Do We Distinguish Its Hardness? A pencil consists of a lead encased in wood. The graphi...
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How to Blend Colors with Brush Pens – Simple Ombre Effects
How to Blend Colors With Brush Pens? (Creating Gradients and Ombre Effects) Blending colors with brush pens is pu...
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Calligraphy and Hand Lettering: Why Try It?
Calligraphic Lettering The word calligraphy comes from the Greek words kallos, meaning beauty or art, and graphis,...
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Why and How Do Painters Combine Oil and Acrylic Paints?
Oil paints and acrylic paints should not be mixed while wet, but they can be combined by following two rules: apply o...
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Painting on Canvas for Beginners: How to Get Started Step by Step
Find out which canvas to choose, what you need, and how to paint your first picture step by step, including with kids...
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Everything You Need to Know About Painting with Tempera Paint
Tempera paints aren’t just for school. Find out how they differ from acrylic paints, how to choose a surface, quality...
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What Is One Stroke Painting — One Stroke Painting
One Stroke Painting is a technique for creating shapes from multiple colors with a single brushstroke. Find out what ...
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How Much Do You Really Know About Watercolor Technique?
Watercolor basics in one place: watercolors (liquid and in pans), which brushes to use, which paper is suitable (weig...
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Have You Discovered the Magical Secrets of Watercolor Markers Yet?
Watercolor markers combine the precision of markers with a soft watercolor effect. Find out how they differ from alco...
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Can You Paint on Canvas With Watercolors?
Can you paint on canvas with watercolors? Find out why watercolor paper is an ideal surface, including its absorbency...
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Is It Possible to Paint on Unstretched Canvas?
Painting on unframed canvas on a roll, without a wooden frame. Find out why it’s possible, how to prepare the canvas ...
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5 Tricks for Wasting Less Paint
How to paint a larger picture with less paint by using it economically, not by skimping. 5 tips: close tubes, squeeze...
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12 Tips for Beginners: How to Get Started with Watercolor Painting
Watercolor for beginners: 12 practical tips on choosing paints, brushes, paper, and a palette, plus tricks with maski...
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Royal Talens Amsterdam Standard, Expert or Art Creation: Which Acrylic Paint Should You Choose?
A comparison of three Royal Talens acrylic paint lines: Art Creation, Amsterdam Standard and Amsterdam Expert. See sp...
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Why Are Amsterdam Markers the Best?
Why Are Amsterdam Markers the Best? Amsterdam acrylic markers from Royal Talens are water-based and permanent. Onc...
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Schmincke Horadam in Slovakia: A Guide to the Series and Where to Buy Them
Schmincke Horadam is the flagship watercolor range from German manufacturer Schmincke (since 1881). It offers 110+ sh...
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How Versatile Is SOLO GOYA Triton Acrylic Paint?
Ideas for Artists SOLO GOYA Triton Acrylic is made for the glazing technique, in which diluted paint is applied in...
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With da Vinci Products, We Always Talk About Handcraft and High Quality. So What Do Their Workshops Look Like? Come Take a Look With Us...
When it comes to da Vinci products, we always talk about handmade craftsmanship and high quality. What do their wo...
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From Sketching to Painting: KREUL Triton Acrylic Markers Keep Pace with You
What Are KREUL Triton Acrylic Markers? KREUL Triton acrylic markers are popular with illustrators and artists who...
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Come Take a Look Inside the Kreul Factory With Us
Just a few dozen kilometers beyond the Czech border lies the unassuming town of Hallerndorf. On its outskirts, in ...