materials + shop info
what art materials should i use?
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i'm frequently asked what materials i use to create my art. below are many of the materials and supplies i use in the candy colored studio....and if you make a purchase through my amazon affiliate links, i'll receive a small commission ;)
WATER MIXABLE OIL PAINT
winsor & newton artisan water mixable oil paints can be mixed and cleaned with water...no turpentine needed. no fumes for my family, easy to clean, and better for the environment.
CRAIG FRAMES
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simple to ornate, classic, contemporary and modern frames of all sizes and moldings to choose from. click on any of the images below to shop my favorite frame source.
PALETTE SEAL
save paint, time and money with the artist palette seal 16x12.
GLASS PALETTE
glass artist palette 12x16 - tempered glass for strength and safety.
WHITE HOG BRUSH SET
zem brush chungking deluxe white hog bristle interlacked flat artist brush set: use - oil and acrylic.
NYLON HAIR PAINT BRUSH SET
20 pcs nylon hair brushes for acrylic, oil, watercolor.
LARGE BRUSH
ideal for dragging, figuring and varnishing large surfaces.
PAINTING KNIFE SET
versatile stainless steel and wood palette paint knife set for mixing paints, and thick paint applications.
LIQUID LEAF
create the beauty of traditional leafing with brush-on ease. use this paint on wood, metal, glass, ceramics, paper, plaster, or plastic.
SILICONE WEDGE
princeton catalyst silicone wedge for artist paint, plaster, clay and frosting (wedge no. 6).
WHITE GESSO
windsor & newton professional acrylic gesso.
GAMVAR VARNISH
saturates colors and gives a unified protective surface.
COLD WAX
used to make oil colors thicker and more matte.
DUAL POINT DRIVER
easy-to-use, efficient framing point driving tool.
WIRE
smooth on your fingers - easy to twist.
D RINGS
easy to install, heavy duty D ring, hanger and screws.