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August 24, 2021

Artist Stuart Semple Just Invented the World’s Blackest Black Ink Called ‘Blink’

If you follow art world drama, then it’s likely you’ll have heard about the battle over Vantablack—considered to be the blackest black pigment in existence. In response to British artist Anish Kapoor licensing exclusive rights to the color back in 2016, fellow British artist Stuart Semple retaliated by creating the “blackest and mattest acrylic paint on the planet,” the latest iteration being Black 3.0.

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August 23, 2021

9 Watercolor Mediums That Will Transform the Way You Use the Paint

There's a reason why watercolor painting is so popular.

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August 18, 2021

5 Best Chalk Markers To Create Amazing Signs and Designs

Have you admired the chalk signs adorning your favorite coffee shop?

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August 11, 2021

New to Art Making? Make Sure You Have These Essential Drawing Supplies

Whether you’re a professional artist or a hobbyist who wants to get serious about your craft, you’re going to need an essential set of supplies. Drawing comes with its own list of recommended sketching utensils from erasers to pencils to tools that help you blend graphite.

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August 3, 2021

16 of the Best Drawing Pens for Professionals and Beginners

Whether you're a professional illustrator or a dabbling painter, shopping for new art supplies is an exciting experience.

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August 2, 2021

7 Best Fabric Markers to Customize Your Clothing and Accessories

Plain t-shirts and tote bags are great staples when you don't know what to wear, but they don't always let...

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Vintage-Inspired Bird Scarf

by Shovava

$62.00

Frida Kahlo Action Figure

by Today is Art Day

$29.99

Big Wooden Cat Pile Game

by Comma

$39.95

Viviva Colorsheets

by Viviva Colorsheets

$19.95

June 17, 2021

10+ Best Fountain Pen Inks for Illustrators and Letterers

Both hand-letterers and illustrators love fountain pens for their objective beauty and their expressive line variation. And since most fountain pens are refillable, that means you can try all kinds of different inks, from black to shades of blue to other colors in the rainbow. We've made your search easier by collecting the best fountain inks to try.

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June 10, 2021

What Is Washi Tape and Why You Should Try It

For many, stationery supplies are a must-have luxury.

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April 26, 2021

7 Best Brush Pens for Drawing and Hand-Lettering

For artists that love to work in ink, there are many different kinds of pens to try—each with its own...

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April 8, 2021

10 Essential Books for Learning How To Make Your Own Natural Art Supplies

If you are looking for new art ideas to spark your creativity, then what better source to turn to than nature? Many artists throughout history—from the Romanticists to the Impressionists—have looked to the great outdoors for inspiring subject matter on which to base their paintings.

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