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If you’re on social media at all you’ve probably seen the rise in popularity of gouache art. Gouache (pronounced “gwash”) is a water-based paint, like watercolor, that is opaque. In many ways it is like watercolor, however, gouache has many properties that make it unique....

In the spirit of spring, we wanted to show you a mini canvas art idea. Everything is better when it’s mini! Follow along with Ambassador Nina Hidalgo, the expert at miniature art, to create a watercolor spring-inspired piece of your own!...

Have you been wanting to try acrylic painting? Starting with a new medium can be scary, so we created some tips and tricks that will make it a breeze! Acrylic paints are an affordable, versatile, and forgiving medium. When painting with acrylic, there are a few common mistakes that you might run into. Fortunately, they’re easy to avoid if you know what to look out for. Let’s get painting!...

The holidays are fast approaching, and it’s time again to give presents to the special people in our lives. We’re guessing you have a few creatives on your list to shop for, so we came up with a guide to the best paintbrushes to gift to any artist in your life!...

Elizabeth St. Hilaire is an acrylic and paper collage artist, as well as one of Princeton’s newest Ambassadors! We love her unique style of art and how she uses Princeton Brushes to create her beautiful pieces. Learn more about Elizabeth and her favorite Princeton brushes to use for acrylic painting....