Modern alternatives for cleaning oil paint off brushes is water soluble. Check out this video to learn what NEVER to do with water soluble oil paint.
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Ninja Art Tip #69 How To Remove Masking Tape
Using masking tape is a great way to help you loosen up your paintings. However, there is a trick to remove it! Find out what it is here.
Ninja Art Tip #67 How To Start Your Art Journal Pages
Continuing with our art journalling tips, I’d love to show you a fun way to warm up when you’re painting! Check out this video to find out what it is.
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Ninja Art Tip #65 How To Loosen Up Your Paintings: An Example [PART TWO]
For an example of loosening up your paintings, check out this video. I created this artwork of a koala using my egg timer technique.
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Ninja Art Tip #65 How To Loosen Up Your Paintings [PART ONE]
Want a tip to loosen up your paintings? There are so many ways to do this, but my favourite involves a chicken timer! Find out more here.
Ninja Art Tip #64 How To Start Your Creative Year Well
If you’re an artist, a great way to start the year is by setting up an art journal! Check out this video to learn why and get inspired about what to include.
Ninja Art Tip #58 How To Carry Your Paint Equipment Around
Have you ever had to bring your own tools to an art workshop? If so, this tip is for you! Check out my preferences for transporting my art equipment around.
Ninja Art Tip #56 Your First Watercolour Step
If you’re interested in watercolour, the first thing you need to practice is controlling how much water is on your paper. Learn some tips for this here.
Ninja Art Tip #54 Easy Acrylic Trick for Horizons on Water
Do you want to create the perfect horizon on an acrylic seascape? Check out this video for a super simple way to get the reflection of the sky perfect against the water.
Ninja Art Tip #53 How to Protect Charcoal & Pastel Paintings
Charcoal and pastel are both really dusty mediums to work with. So, how do you deal with the dust after you’ve finished a painting? Find out here what techniques will help, and which will harm, your painting over time.
Ninja Art Tip #35 Learn to Walk Before You Can Run
Have you ever heard the quote: “We have to learn to walk before we can run”? The same principle applies to painting! Watch this tip to learn how.
Ninja Art Tip #34 The Best Order to Learn Different Mediums In
Have you ever wondered about the order to learn the different mediums?Watch here to learn what the best order is and why!
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