We all have that perception that, if something is inexpensive, then it isn't going to do a good job. That can be true with acrylic paints, but it really depends on what you want to do with them. Today, I've posted a journal page where I've used some very inexpensive paints from the scrapbooking section in K-Mart. A lot of thought had been put into the colour choices..... very enticing. Boxed into sets of four at just AUD$5. I couldn't resist! As I mentioned in the video, some

Have you used charcoal for drawing yet? I must admit...I hadn't. All my portaits have been worked in graphite so far. I had charcoal in my possession....but it had always been used for mixed media projects for that little bit of extra black smudginess when needed lol But who knew how much easier charcoal is to work with! A few hints on working portraits with charcoal * Keep a piece of paper towel handy...not only can you use the towel for smudging but for erasing lighter mar