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How to Unbend an Old Paintbrush

Have the bristles of your paintbrush ever been bent out of shape? There is a way to fix this!

Check out this video for a simple process to unbend the bristles and prevent it from happening in the future.

Do you ever find yourself with multiple bottles of the same varnish? It can be really hard to combine the leftover liquid without making a mess 🫗.

However, I’ve found a great solution! It is even safe from the curiosity of my gorgeous Burmese cat. Check it out!

Do you have trouble organising your paint dishes? 🤔 Organising your art space can be really important for your creativity.

Recently, I reorganised all the soy dishes that hold my watercolor paint! Check out what method I used to see if it could help you.

Did you know there is a super handy little tool which can help you to truly see tone? It’s the tonometer!

Check out this video to find out how to use it. You’ll be surprised at how much easier it is to create artworks from a reference.

All of the numbers and symbols on watercolor paper can be confusing, but there are only three things you need to know.

Find out what they are here! The right paper can make such a difference on your final artwork.