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Golden Artist Colors' Acrylics can be used for painting exterior murals. Use this information to select the proper system for your needs. SURFACE CONSIDERATIONS Careful selection of surface for mural work should be done first. The ideal situation would allow the artist to work on a smooth surface. If the mural is not an existing structure, but will be constructed specifically for your artwork, carefully consider the choice of building materials to be painted. For example, there are many plywood grades available. MDO plywood (Medium Density Overlay), often referred to as "sign painters board", is a high-quality plywood that is...

CAUTION: The varnishing of watercolour paintings is a non-reversible addition to the artwork that will permanently change both the nature and appearance of the piece. Understanding these issues as well as performing application testing is critical before applying any varnish to a watercolour painting.   Watercolour paintings are very fragile and easily damaged if not protected. Traditionally framing the watercolour under glass has been the solution. It is possible to varnish watercolour paintings with minimal change to the colour and texture of the painting and to make the varnish completely removable with the use of an isolation coat. Without an...

A more in depth review of the range of Golden Molding Pastes, including Molding Paste, Hard Molding Paste, Light Molding Paste and Coarse Molding Paste. How are the products different, how are they similar and how can they can be used in painting. https://www.artstoreonline.com.au/search?q=golden+molding+paste

New formulated golden Benzimidazolone Yellows. Recent rests reveal that pigments PY3 and PY73, used in Hansa Yellow Light and Hansa Yellow Medium formulations no longer meet ASTM Lightfastness standards for acrylics...

Painting mediums offer a great deal more than simply extending oil colours. Mediums modify the working properties of oil colour from the tube – from a fluid consistency for expressive mark making to a stiff paste for creating thick, crisp marks. Painting mediums also broaden the visual qualities of our colours – from increasing the transparency of paint layers, to creating a range of surface qualities, from high gloss to matte.