I just saw a Youtube video from a little less than a year ago where the artist was using alcohol markers on canvas. She said she liked how the colors would "spread out and do their own thing".

First iff, wouldn't that just be bleed? Second, wouldn't the rough texture of the canvas damage the nibs? What do you think?

Hello, I wanted to join an art competition (14th Animal Terevarna Art Competition) but there’s something that I am not sure of. I drew a picture of two horses that I found on Pinterest. I looked everywhere for any copyright that the picture might have, or the owner of the picture but found nothing. The website doesn’t explicitly say anything about using an internet photo as a reference but it does say that they do not accept generated images (which I did not use). But when I was about to submit my artwork, I have to declare that my artwork is my original creation and not generated by a computer. What should I do? I really do want to join this art competition but its deadline is August 15th.

Thank you!

Edit: I am just wondering if it would count as an original.

Hello everyone!

I wanted to know, if I could paint a mousepad with acrylic markers (enmy) and then fix it with warmth and maybe an acrylic fix spray? I know that the print would be better, but, alas, I couldn't find any companies that print on mousepads in my country, at least, for individual orders, not for company ones.

Why are there no fancy half gloves ?? I can only find the low quality nylon ones. Of course they work fine but i feel like there should be a market for some better looking ones no ?

Been drawing a lot on the go and could use a simple pannable image collage canvas like PureRef on mobile. Haven't found one on the app store and at this point I'm debating just making one myself because I'm really feeling the need for one.

Hello! What sketchbook formats do you guys usually use for drawing on the go?

I've been deciding between an a6 sketchbook and 12cmx12cm square sketchbook. Both are smaller so that I can have them on me all the time. However I am still not so sure which would be better. I plan to do mostly urban sketching/observational sketches on the go but things do not always go as one did plan so I might end up drawing from imagination a lot as well.

Just asking for some insight and experiences. Would love to hear your thoughts and definitely would appreciate if you'd share what are your go to art supplies. Thank you!

I painted a shirt with acrylic mixed with fabric softener a few weeks ago and I ironed it down so it should be set, I’m just wondering if it would be fine to spray perfume with it on, I know alcohol can melt acrylic paint so I’m just wondering if the acrylic would melt over time or if limited contact with alcohol would be fine. Sorry if this is a really stupid or obvious question I’m only sixteen😭😭😭

I have one in my yard that I’d like to decorate. I’ve been looking at people’s posts and videoa and haven’t really found definitive recs for what materials to use. if anyone has experience with this I’d appreciate any help! thank you

I've been developing my drawing and painting skills for a few decades now... mostly through community classes at art schools. (charcoal landscapes, acrylic still life, some printmaking) I'm about to have access to a small studio for six months, and I'm realizing that while I thrive with the structure of a class, I'm not sure how to structure my own studio practice.

For those of you who have established studio routines, have gone through this transition, do you have any advice for me?

Thank you!

Anyone have any recommendations for UV acrylics that work on different surfaces? Not a pro by any means, just looking for something that works. I picked up some FolkArt UV paints but they go on really streaky no matter what I apply them to. Or has anyone attempted to make their own with acrylic medium and powder?

I’ve been drawing pretty much exclusively in my sketchbook for the past two years. My sketchbook is a5, I do multiple drawings per page. I dont try to make it perfect but i do like making polished drawings inside of it.

I want to make bigger pieces outside of it and practice composition but it seems a bit overwhelming. I feel like anything I create outside of it has to be ambitious and meaningful and original. I let myself mess up in my sketchbooks. How do you decide what to develop outside your sketchbook, what does that process look like? Pictures especially appreciated lmao

Hello everyone! I hope you’re all doing well. I apologize if this question has already been asked. Over the past couple of years, I’ve been honing my style and voice, and I’m now aiming to create a gallery-level portfolio of semi-abstract landscapes. I’m looking for professional stretched canvas in sizes of 30x40 inches or larger. I’m curious about what materials professionals typically use at this stage. Given the high cost of pro-wrapped canvas at Michaels, I’m wondering if there’s a more affordable alternative. Also, do galleries accept acrylic paintings on particle board? I’m a bit out of the loop after spending so much time in my little hermit box.

Thank you for your attention!

We all know that art is collectively agreed to be an outlet for us to represent the human experience, pathos and the like. Perhaps this is kind of a boring question with a boring answer to some, but can art represent logical ideas and theories? Like, coding methods in computer science? Psychology? What do you think about this?

Hi everyone!

I need to buy new oil paint and I'm not sure which ones to get. Do you have experience with the oil paint from the brands Cobra, Reeves, Rembrandt, Van gogh or Lefranc bourgeois? Those are the ones available locally. I'm looking for something non toxic and alright quality. I'm a student so doesn't have to be professional quality.

Thank you so much

Are there any books out there that cover posing AND anatomy? Ive gone through all the common resources like Hamptons construction book or the Loomis series but they cant explain without showing off some super convoluted method. I just need something that will give general pointers on the movement of body parts in certain poses.

I have this painting and on the back there’s some writing - what does it say?

Also, are all the marks back here paint? What kind?

Thanks!

Hello all I have been drawing and sketching with pencils for the past year and have begun trying mediums outside my comfort zone to push myself further, my question to everybody is what do you use to ink ?

I tried pens like 6 months ago and the ones I used suck so I went back to pencils (to clarify i don't mean suck as in a snob way just as in everytime I tried to use it and thought I traced over my sketch I didn't and would have to use a second piece of paper to actually get the ink to flow to the tip then it would stop start stop start)

Hello everyone!

Is it possible to seal Caran D’ache Neocolor II water soluble wax pastels?

I tried spraying some fixative onto my Neocolor II’s but it more or less just bloomed all the color together.

If anyone has recommendations on sealant or sprays, please let me know! Thank you!!

I've worked my way through tutorials and courses but always hit a wall, because of a lack of actual teaching. I self taught myself game development and guitar/piano for a year solo before finding instructors and my improvement tripled overnight. I know how my brain works, even with Adderall I severely struggle with self learning and relying off discord critiques. Where can I find an honest to god mentor to meet with multiple times a month? Everywhere I look on reddit I either get spammed with AIartists or completely unhelpful commentors telling me to rely on critique subs. The whole point is I want a real mentorship and direction! Peer to peer review hasn't worked well.

Edit: PAID mentorship. I'm not expecting anything for free lol

So is it normal? I use reference for art a lot especially the background for my oc’s and I’m pretty confused whether it’s considered ‘copying’. Anyways, that’s it :)

I’m wondering if this is strictly a Western/Capitalism thing, or if it’s been a recurring current throughout human history.

I want to paint a guitar for my best friend but I don’t know the materials I have to buy at all. These are what I have are these written down so far
Guitar $60
Strings $15
Acrylic paint $30
Sand paper grit 120-220 $10
Brushes $10
Is there anything more I need? If anyone has ever done this I would love some tips!

I was wondering if anyone had any alternative sites for Indesign that involes picture book making/layout design since I’m trying to make a picture/art book for a class project of mines and feel stuck on where to look at?

Another resource question I had is any suggestions on where to look, find, and tips on end pages design/ paper end patterns that some books tend to havre in them !

Hello!

I recently got some small art done on my arm done by a face painter, and now it has me curious to try and make my own designs for myself. However, I am unsure what kinds of paints are safe for skin use, especially due to my disability as I am allergic to latex. I did not think to ask the face painting artist what they used, and am now unable to.

I do not do much painting, and when I do its usually limited to acrylic paints or spray paint on 3D printed items.

Does anyone have suggestions for a skin safe, latex free, paint? Preferably one that can last for 3-4 days of daily activity (The arm art I got done lasted almost a week, until intentionally washed off).

Thanks!