Artist Materials Advisor

Discover how oil paint glaze enhances transparency and depth with the right pigments, mediums, and layering techniques. Learn expert tips for lasting, luminous results.

Discover proven methods for storing oil paint to extend its shelf life and maintain optimal quality. Learn practical tips and techniques.

Discover the role of oil paint driers in accelerating drying times and improving your painting techniques. Learn best practices for optimal results.

Learn how to paint ACM panels with expert tips on priming, testing, and selecting archival-quality materials for durable artwork. 

Discover the crucial role of adhesion testing for ACM panels, why primers are essential, and how artists can ensure the longevity of their artwork through DIY tests and tested materials.

Explore essential varnishing techniques to enhance and protect your artwork. Learn best practices for selecting and applying varnish.

Dive into a 15-year study on picture varnish aging. Learn how natural and synthetic varnish resins compare after natural aging regarding discoloration, gloss, and solubility.

Discover lithopone pigment's history, properties, and its role in fine art and conservation. Learn how modern techniques address its historical challenges.

Learn why oil paint cracks, the pigments most prone to cracking, and practical tips for preventing damage to your paintings.

Explore Willem Beurs’ guide to 17th-century painting techniques, covering pigments, materials, and timeless methods for artists.