Kokuyo Camlin

  Bored of using paintbrushes for your painting? Grab a painting knife instead! While commonly used to mix colors,  painting knives  (also known as palette knives) are a fun alternative for artists who are looking to step away from their usual methods. It’s much more experimental and is capable of reflecting your mood and emotions by the way you work with them. Palette knives are made of steel blades with wooden handles. Like a paintbrush, the blades are available in multiple sizes but ideally, you can start with a tear shape blade to get you started! Why use a palette knife to paint?   Low maintenance Compared to  paint brushes , when it comes to the longevity and care needed for palette knives are considerably low. All you need is a spare cloth to clean them! Vibrant paintings When it comes to palette knife painting, you are using the paint directly from the tube to the canvas. This means, no diluted colors like regular painting, so you’re using your colors at...

  Choosing a suitable  canvas  can do wonders for your painting. But what all do you have to consider when purchasing your canvas? Here’s what you need to understand about the different types of canvases to make an educated choice! Every canvas is weighed based on a combination of its thickness and the weave of the fabric used. Stronger and capable of resisting easy wear and tear. Ideal for bigger canvases. Mostly loose and easy to stretch. It’s great for small paintings and is affordable. Your choice of fabric can vary depending on your purpose, expertise, and medium. Strong and lasting, linen is the most popular material used for  canvases . It is sturdy and resistant to wear but thick linen is not easy to stretch and is expensive compared to cotton. A relatively new  canvas fabric , cotton is a very cooperative fabric that is easy to stretch and fit onto a frame. The way every paper has a GSM (grams per square meter), the weave of your canvas is also importan...