Princeton Blog

Blog Categories

Submit your artwork
Art supplies with watercolor brushes, palette, paint tubes, and green water.
|
Tips & Techniques What's New at Princeton Brush

How to Clean Paint Brushes

Paintbrushes are an investment and one of the most important tools for an artist That s why it s crucial to take care of your brushes When...

Read more …

|
Tips & Techniques What's New at Princeton Brush

Types of Paint Brushes: A Guide to Choosing the Right Brush Shape

An artist s paintbrushes are one of the most important tools Choosing between all the different types of paint brushes for your project can be...

Read more …

Paintbrush held above a blue and white painted background.
|
Tips & Techniques What's New at Princeton Brush

Varnishing Your Art: 4 Things You Should Know

Working with Oil and Acrylic paints has an important benefit that you won t get with most mediums they re ideal to use with varnish We...

Read more …

Abstract colorful artwork hanging in a modern, minimalist room setting.
|
Acrylic Artist Tips Oil Painting Plein Air Tips & Techniques What's New at Princeton Brush

Will Your Art Last? 3 Potential Problems To Keep In Mind

When you create something that you re proud of you want it to stay crisp and vibrant for as long as possible Fortunately for painters it s...

Read more …

"Hand drawing dollar sign in notebook with coffee cup and leaves."
|
Tips & Techniques What's New at Princeton Brush

4 Simple Money Saving Tips for Artists on a Budget

Most artists are all too familiar with the struggle of sticking to a budget that can t keep up with their creativity If you re not careful...

Read more …

Art studio workspace filled with paintbrushes and jars of vibrant paints.
|
Tips & Techniques What's New at Princeton Brush

3 Common Habits That Could Be Damaging Your Brushes

A high quality brush can last many times longer than a poorly made one so many artists consider it a worthwhile investment to spring for brushes...

Read more …

|
Acrylic Tips & Techniques

Learn to Paint Iris Flowers

Learn how to paint an Iris flower garden in this free step by step acrylic painting tutorial by Angela Anderson Her easy to follow instructions...

Read more …

Artist sitting in studio with vibrant landscape painting and bass guitar nearby.
|
Plein Air Tips & Techniques

4 Tips for Painting en Plein Air from Fine Artists

Mark Keathley I do preliminary work in acrylic blocking in the form and overall mood light quickly Changes are much easier in acrylic...

Read more …

Lush green landscape with trees and golden fields under a cloudy sky.
|
Artist Tips Plein Air Tips & Techniques

Plein Air Painting Tips by Dena Peterson

Dena Peterson is an award-winning fine artist and plein air painter She is known for her work in the film Loving Vincent a fully painted...

Read more …

|
Art Trends Tips & Techniques Watercolor

3 Brushes for DIY Holiday Calligraphy

The classic art of calligraphy has become a growing trend in recent years Brush lettering is fantastic for DIY holiday projects such as greeting...

Read more …

"Hand-lettered card congratulating on the arrival of a baby girl."
|
Tips & Techniques Videos Watercolor

Watercolor Brush Calligraphy Tutorial

Learn how to design a hand-painted DIY greeting card in this quick fun video tutorial for all skill levels Jess Park paints brush lettering...

Read more …

|
Artist Tips Tips & Techniques Videos

Art Tips & Techniques from Graeme Stevenson

Graeme Stevenson demonstrates how to hand embellish a painting and other art tips and techniques on fine art show Colour In Your...

Read more …