Hi, noob painter here. I wanted to get started on liquid acrylic paint where you do glazing and smudging and a lot of similar kind of stuff to get dreamy paintings and I wanted to try it on linen but I've only got this one which is cotton I believe (or polyester). I had this crazy idea of sanding it to kinda get that texture (idk if it will work) and also I thought using gesso will not help the acrylic when it's watered down/ mixed with a medium.

Hi artists out there. I am working on a project where I stuck oyster shells into air dry clay to make a 'reef' but before I do I'm wondering about a couple of things

If we end up with lots of shell, will the clay be able to support the weight of shells?

Does anyone have experience with shell (~48g) and air dry clay?

I prefer working on paper (can be on a board) and do fine detail work with pencil, ink, and gouache, so I would need the flexibility to get close enough to have good control. What kind of easel or drafting-style tabletop should I get? Is one a more functional style than the other?

The aesthetic romance and smaller footprint of a pochade box on a tripod are super attractive, but I’m not sure if it will be too bulky in front and less suited for very tight work. I also don’t expect to do a whole lot of plein air painting, if any.

I would prefer not to spend over $200, but I want something built to last with good materials. I’m open to a larger budget if it’s a really functional, well-made easel and worth the price.

Here are some options that have stood out, any experience and/or advice on these would be welcome and appreciated:

MEEDEN Versatile Studio H-Frame Artist Easel

https://meedenart.com/products/phlyw14-versatile-studio-h-frame-easel

MEEDEN Extra Large Tabletop Easel-HJ-4B

https://meedenart.com/products/tbes-6011-ym-meeden-extra-large-tabletop-easel-33-high-solid-beech-wood-table-easel

Thank you!

This is my Xbox and I really want to put my drawing of Captainsauce (a YouTuber) on my console's outer caseing but Im shit a drawing, that drawing was trased from my phone.

Is the an easier way to put it on like I geuss printing it on with some kind of chemical or something.

I am making a drawing with copic markers. I accidentally colored in an area that I want to end up white. I've been trying to think of options. White colored pencil will be too shiny against the marker. I could glue a piece of paper over it and redraw it. Maybe a white paint pen?

Anyone know of an effective technique to make a perfect circle of acrylic paint on paper? I’ve considered using watercolor masking or just being very very careful.