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Artist Spotlight What's New at Princeton Brush

Artist Spotlight: Jess Park

Jess Park is a watercolor artist who has been painting from a very young age She took her first fine art class at age and has painted casually...

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"Two artist paintbrushes: Princeton Neptune series, one flat and one round."
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What's New at Princeton Brush

4 Reasons Synthetic Brushes Might Be Right For You

There are a huge variety of options available when you re choosing your brushes and each one can be sorted into two main categories...

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What's New at Princeton Brush

3 Common Problems (and Solutions) When Working With Watercolor

Watercolors are inexpensive easy to clean up after and can lead to breathtaking effects without much practice It s no surprise that they re...

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What's New at Princeton Brush

5 Important Reasons Your Child Should Be Creating Art

Most parents will already know that art projects are a great way to keep a child occupied and happy but the benefits can go far beyond a fun...

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"Hand drawing dollar sign in notebook with coffee cup and leaves."
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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...

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What's New at Princeton Brush

Tutorial - Fresh Limes by Jenna Rainey

Nothing says refreshing like the fresh zest of a lime Brighten up your day by following along with our featured artist Jenna Rainey s tutorial...

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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...

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Artist Spotlight Watercolor What's New at Princeton Brush

World Watercolor Month

We are once again excited to be sponsoring World Watercolor Month hosted by Doodlewash We had the opportunity to chat with Charlie from...

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What's New at Princeton Brush

3 Reasons Scientists Say Painting is Good For Your Brain

Every artist knows that putting brush to canvas can be incredibly relaxing but the benefits to your mental health go far deeper than that There...

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"Artist studying paintings displayed on a vibrant street art gallery."
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Artist Tips What's New at Princeton Brush

Selling Your Art: 4 Ways to Get Started

You ve put in the hard work refined your talents and built enough confidence to know that your art has value You re finally ready to take...

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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...

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Artist Tips What's New at Princeton Brush

3 Common Acrylic Painting Mistakes and Ways to Fix Them

Whether you re new to painting or an experienced artist working with acrylic paint for the first time there are a few common mistakes that you...

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