Studio Notes Art Blog

Why Did Artists Start Painting Abstractly 0

Why Adults Need Creative Playtime, Too 0

Adults need opportunities to play, explore, and create without worrying about the outcome. Discover how making art just for fun can spark curiosity, encourage experimentation, and bring creativity back into everyday life.

Light + Color - Exploring Neon, Fluorescent, Iridescent & Interference Paints 0

Fluorescent, iridescent, interference, and other specialty acrylic colors can do things traditional paint simply can’t. Discover how light, surface color, layering, and glazing transform these unusual paints—and learn simple ways to experiment with them in your own work.

Art Scams: What Artists Need to Know Before Saying Yes 0

Perspective Drawing Series – Lesson 2: One-Point Perspective 0

Learn one-point perspective with this step-by-step guide. Draw boxes, rooms, roads, and circles in perspective while avoiding common beginner mistakes.

Perspective Drawing 1: Introduction to Perspective Drawing 0

Master the basics of perspective drawing with this beginner-friendly guide to horizon lines, eye level, and vanishing points, plus practice exercises.

Golden OPEN Acrylics: What If Acrylic Paint Didn't Dry So Fast? 0

Tired of acrylic paint drying too fast? Learn how Golden OPEN Acrylics provide extended working time for smoother blending, softer transitions, and greater creative control.

Understanding the Liquitex Acrylic Family 0

Confused by the differences between Liquitex Heavy Body, Soft Body, Acrylic Ink, Acrylic Gouache, Basics, Markers, Spray Paint, and Bio-Based Acrylics? This guide explains the unique characteristics, best uses, and recommended surfaces for each product line so you can choose the right acrylic for your next creative project.