Oil paint is a versatile paint that can be changed to best suit your project. It’s not water-based, so it’s a little more complex to work with, but the end result is usually worth it. However,...

Block printing is a fantastic way to broaden your horizons as an artist and test out new media. However, once you have your block all carved and ready for your first print, you’ll have to find ink...

Wood carving allows you to make something as small and simple as a bead or something as big and complex as a life-sized sculpture. You can use different tools for carving wood such as chisels,...

Did you know that woodcarving is one of humankind’s oldest art forms? It’s hard to pinpoint exactly when this practice started due to the natural decay of wood, but people have been carving art...

You can whittle a 2 x 4 (5x10 cm). You’ll want to use a softer wood, but the most common wood for whittling is basswood. Most 2 x 4s are pine, a soft-grain wood, and perfect for beginning...

Artists might choose to paint on paper instead of other surfaces like canvas or wood because it's cheaper. You can experiment with new techniques without worrying about wasting an expensive canvas if...