Painting

Discover a whole new world of painting with ArtStore Online. At ArtStore Online, we seek to bring you the best painting brands available and have a wide range of art supplies from trusted and respected brands from around the world. Discover our Painting brands including Art Basics, Art Spectrum, Atelier, Daniel Smith, Derivan, Derwent, Golden, Holbein, Jacquard, Jo Sonja, Kuretake, Langridge, Liquitex, Matisse, Neef, Pebeo, Raphael, Winsor & Newton and more! Browse through our extensive range of supplies for acrylic painting, oil painting, and gouache painting. Whether you are an avid painter, illustrator, or complete beginner, we will strive to help you with whatever paint you need.

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Art Spectrum Art Prism Watercolour 10ml

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A new range of 30 artist quality watercolours from Art Spectrum. Vastly superior to imported student grade colours, Australian made Art Prism water...

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Pebeo Vitrail Cerne Relief Outliner 20ml

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Pebeo Cerne Relief is perfect for creating precise outlines and adding definition to your glass art and stained glass projects. This relief outline...

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665R Art Basics Golden Nylon Round Brushes

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Made from triple diameter golden nylon, this brush has great colour carrying capacity and spring with fine pointing characteristics. The 665R brus...

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Discover a whole new world of painting with ArtStore Online.

At ArtStore Online, we seek to bring you the best painting brands available and have a wide range of art supplies from trusted and respected brands from around the world. Discover our Painting brands including Art Basics, Art Spectrum, Atelier, Daniel Smith, Derivan, Derwent, Golden, Holbein, Jacquard, Jo Sonja, Kuretake, Langridge, Liquitex, Matisse, Neef, Pebeo, Raphael, Winsor & Newton and more!

Browse through our extensive range of acrylic paint, oil paint, watercolour paint, gouache paint and fabric paint. Whether you are an avid painter, illustrator, or complete beginner, we will strive to help you with whatever paint you need.

What is painting?

Painting is a visual art form that involves applying pigments, colours, or other mediums to a surface, typically using brushes, palette knives, or other tools. It is a creative expression where artists use various techniques and styles to depict subjects, convey emotions, explore concepts, or communicate ideas. Painting can encompass a wide range of mediums, including acrylics, oils, watercolours, tempera, and mixed media, and it can be executed on surfaces such as canvas, paper, wood, or fabric. From representational to abstract, painting serves as a means of personal expression, storytelling, and cultural reflection, spanning diverse genres and traditions throughout history.

What surfaces can a painting be used on?

Paintings can be created on various surfaces, including canvas, paper, wood, fabric, glass, metal, plastic, and stone. Each surface offers unique characteristics that influence the final artwork, from the texture of canvas to the translucency of glass or the durability of metal. Artists choose surfaces based on their preferred medium and technique, whether it's the absorbency of watercolour paper, the smoothness of wood panels, or the reflective quality of metal or glass. Experimentation with different surfaces allows artists to explore diverse textures, effects, and expressions in their paintings.

What are some tips for painting?

Start with a Plan: Have a clear idea of what you want to paint or the effect you want to achieve before you begin.

Use Quality Materials: Invest in good quality paints, brushes, and surfaces to enhance the overall quality of your artwork.

Practice Mixing Colours: Spend time experimenting with colour mixing to achieve the desired shades and tones for your painting.

Work from General to Specific: Begin by blocking in larger shapes and areas of colour before adding details.

Experiment with Different Techniques: Explore various painting techniques such as wet-on-wet, dry brush, glazing, and impasto to add texture and interest to your artwork.

Take Breaks: Give yourself time to step back and assess your work from a distance periodically. Taking breaks also helps prevent fatigue and allows you to approach your painting with fresh eyes.

Don't Be Afraid to Make Mistakes: Mistakes are a natural part of the creative process. Embrace them as opportunities to learn and grow as an artist.

Pay Attention to Composition: Consider the arrangement of elements within your painting to create a visually pleasing composition.

Use Light and Shadow: Pay attention to light and shadow to add depth and dimension to your artwork. Consider the direction and intensity of light sources in your composition.

Keep Experimenting: Painting is a journey of exploration and discovery. Keep experimenting with new techniques, subjects, and styles to continually challenge yourself and expand your artistic skills.

Remember that painting is a personal and subjective endeavour, so don't be discouraged if your results don't match your expectations right away. With practice and perseverance, you'll continue to improve and develop your own unique artistic voice.

How long does it take paintings to dry?

The drying time for paintings varies depending on factors such as the type of paint used, the thickness of the paint layers, environmental conditions, and the presence of drying mediums or additives. Generally, acrylic paints dry the fastest, usually within minutes to hours, while oil paints can take days, weeks, or even months to fully dry, especially for thicker applications or when using drying agents. Watercolour paints typically dry relatively quickly, within minutes to hours, as the water evaporates from the paper. It's important to allow paintings to dry completely before varnishing, framing, or storing them to prevent damage or smudging.

What art supplies will I need when using paint?

When painting, necessary art supplies encompass different paint types (acrylics, oils, watercolours), an array of paintbrushes for diverse effects, a palette for colour mixing, a painting surface (canvas, paper, wood), a stable easel, cleaning tools like water and solvents, optionally a palette knife for texture, mediums or additives for paint manipulation, palette cups for liquids, and protective gear like gloves and aprons for safety.

Painting

Golden High Flow Acrylic Paints 118ml

Matisse Structure Artist Acrylic Paint 250ml

Winsor & Newton Winton Oil Paints 200ml

Atelier Interactive Acrylic Artist Paint 250ml

Pebeo Vitrea 160 Glass Paint 45ml

Sennelier Oil Sticks 38ml

Liquitex Heavy Body Acrylic Paints 59ml

Langridge Artist Dry Ground Pigment 120ml

Art Spectrum Art Prism Watercolour 10ml

Jo Sonja Matt Flow Acrylics 250ml

Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolour 8ml

Golden Fluid Acrylic Paints 473ml

Pebeo Setasilk Silk Paint 45ml

Jacquard Pearl Ex Pigment 3g

Winsor & Newton Designers Gouache Paints 14ml

Pebeo Vitrail Cerne Relief Outliner 20ml

665R Art Basics Golden Nylon Round Brushes

Pebeo Porcelaine 150 Porcelain, China & Glass Paint 45ml

Matisse Fluid Acrylics 36ml

Jo Sonja's Background Colours 250ml

Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolour Paints 14ml

Art Spectrum Artist Gouache 22.5ml

Liquitex Acrylic Professional Inks 30ml

What is painting?

What surfaces can a painting be used on?

What are some tips for painting?

How long does it take paintings to dry?

What art supplies will I need when using paint?

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