Princeton Blog

March 18, 2025 |

Using the Watercolor Floral Set to Create Flowers

The Princeton Watercolor Floral Set, curated by floral artist and Princeton Ambassador Esther Peck, provides artists with a versatile collection of brushes designed to enhance floral compositions....

April 29, 2024 |

Mixed Media Painting Techniques Tips & Techniques What's New at Princeton Brush

Tips for Creating Mixed Media Art: A Guide for Beginners

Mixed media art is a captivating form of artistic expression that involves combining various materials, techniques, and artistic elements into a single piece. Whether you are new to mixed media or looking to expand your skills, this guide will provide you with tips, tools, and insights to jump start your mixed media journey....

Person painting a vibrant landscape with fall colors and various paint supplies.

January 24, 2024 |

Artist Tips Oil Painting Painting Techniques What's New at Princeton Brush

How to Organize an Oil Painting Palette

Creating a masterpiece with oil paints involves more than just talent and skill; it requires a well-organized oil painting palette. Your palette is your canvas for mixing colors and achieving the desired tones and hues before you begin painting. In this guide, we'll explore different ways to organize your palette and the best Princeton brushes for oil painting....

How to Prep a Canvas for Acrylic or Oil Painting

September 20, 2023 |

Acrylic Oil Painting Painting Techniques Tips & Techniques What's New at Princeton Brush

How to Prep a Canvas Before Acrylic or Oil Painting

Feeling inspired and ready to paint your canvas? It might be tempting to put your brush right to the canvas, but you need to prep a canvas before you begin. To keep your oil or acrylic paintings looking their best for years to come, priming your surface is the first step!...

February 22, 2022 |

Painting Techniques Watercolor What's New at Princeton Brush

Gouache vs Watercolor: What's the Difference?

At first glance gouache vs watercolor might look very similar They re not entirely different after all Both are made up of water-soluble...

June 5, 2018 |

Artist Tips Painting Techniques What's New at Princeton Brush

How to Compose a Loose Floral Piece

We love watching Jenna Rainey create beautiful flowers and are excited everytime we see her tag us on Instagram Her work inspires and educates...

April 3, 2018 |

Art Trends Painting Techniques Videos

DIY Runners

Add your unique personal style and creative flair to your wardrobe by painting your own canvas runners Artist Mel shows us how she paints on...

Watercolor Tutorial Video: Jess Park

We teamed up with featured artist Jess Park to bring you this fun quick watercolor tutorial video for all skill levels Jess uses Princeton Velvetouch brushes to paint a...

May 30, 2017 |

Artist Tips Painting Techniques Tips & Techniques Videos Watercolor What's New at Princeton Brush

Watercolor Wednesday: Wet-on-Wet Technique with Jenna Rainey

Jenna Rainey demonstrates a wet-on-wet technique with a Princeton Heritage Series round brush Wet on wet technique in ACTION Just lay...

April 12, 2017 |

Artist Spotlight Painting Techniques Tips & Techniques Videos Watercolor

Watercolor Wednesday: Painting Technique with Jenna Rainey

Jenna Rainey of Mon Voir demonstrates a watercolor technique using a Princeton Synthetic Sable Round Size brush A perfect demonstration of how I use wet on wet...