Art Supplies

One of the largest online stores - Dick Blick Art Materials - Dick Blick carries a huge selection of arts and crafts supplies. You imagine and they got it, from beginners to professionals. You can either shop online or in their retails stores. They also carry books and videos on art techniques, art furniture for classroom and studios, etc.

Discounted Art Supplies - If you are looking for discounted art supplies and fine writing materials, this is the store. Both online and retail stores, or you can order over the phone. Best part is, they ship worldwide! So dont worry whether you are in Kazhakstan, Afghanistan or Japan.

Utrecht Art Supplies - Amazingly huge selection of art supplies. Both online and retail stores. Paints, brushes, easels, furniture, books, framing, printmaking, sculpture materials, etc. Free shipping on orders over $150.

All about brushes - If you want to know any and everything about brushes, this is the website. Loew Cornell are the manufacturer or brushes, pens & pencils and other painting tools and accessories. This link includes information on choosing and using brushes and their applications in various techniques of painting.

Tips and tricks on painting techniques and using painting accessories - Zest-it, is a site you will thoroughly enjoy surfing. It has so much of information and ideas on paints, colors, brushes, etc., you will love it. UK based, Zest-it is manufacturer or environment-friendly, non-toxic, biodegradeable solvents for paintings.

All about ceramics and pottery - Another great site dedicated to the art of ceramics. Not only you can buy materials for all your ceramic and pottery making needs here, but you will also find in-depth information, tips, tricks and ideas on ceramics and pottery.

All about oil painting mediums - This website features detailed explanation on types of oil painting mediums and their uses and applications. Good piece of article on studio safety and painting tips and techniques

How to frame and use framing tools - Detailed instructions on framing your artwork as well as on using framing tools. Also includes free video instructions. Logan graphic Products are manufacturers of framing tools and accessories

Art supplies for kids - Very informative website for children and parents both. Features information on making various types of art supplies at home for kids. The website also features other useful information for kids and parents.

Homemade paint recipe - Don't throw away those wrinkly potatoes, or curdled milk, make some paint! Yes make milk paint, potato paint and save money. Simple recipe for making paints at home.

Making paper at home - What's better than making your own paint? Making your own paper! You can make paper at home using scrap paper from newspapers, brown bags and even some of your old clothes. So empty those waste paper bins and shredder baskets and get down to make your own paper. Very simple!

Make your own rice paper - Sweet and simple site dedicated to rice paper and its uses. Features history of rice paper, making your own rice paper and rice paper terminology in Japanese, Chinese and English. Also features techniques on using rice paper for painting, calligraphy and even window coverings

20 recipes for homemade paint - The information in this link has actually been translated from a German website. Amazing information on paints I bet you didn't know.

Calligraphy - The glossary is a pdf document containing calligraphy term with illustrations. So if you don't know what exactly 'counter' means, don't worry it has an illustration which makes it clear for you. The website 'www.speedballart.com, also has lessons and instructions on calligraphy

Paper - Paper is paper, right? But maybe you want to know more about million other kinds of paper and terms, visit this site and you will fall in love with paper all over again.

Glossary of Art Materials - Stephen Skoury is a wildlife painter and the paintings on his website are a treat for the eyes. He has listed a glossary of printmaking, paint materials and framing terms on his website. They are not just one-line terms, but carry a detailed explanation.

Brush Glossary - Does it matter what brush you use for what kind of painting?.... It does! If you want to know all about different kind of brushes, their shapes and what they are made up of, visit Daniel Smith's website and you wont be confused about brushes again.

Pens and Pencils Glossary - If you enjoy writing or sketching or simply want to know more about different terms associated with pens and pencils, visit this link.