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Paint Brush Secrets Every Artist Should Know But No One Talks About
Over the years of building Craftamo, our team has had countless conversations with artists.
Some were beginners just picking up their first brush. ...
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The Dark Side of Painting: Why Painting Every Day Can Destroy Your Creativity (And How To Get It Back)
To grow as an artist, paint every day. That’s the advice we’ve all heard.
Show up daily. Hustle harder. No excuses. It’s a message that echoes acro...
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Top 3 Watercolours You’re Missing (And Why They’ll Transform Your Paintings)
Some colors don’t get the spotlight they deserve. Many beginner artists scroll past them, thinking they’re just filler.
But here’s the surprise: ...
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The Best Cheap Art Tool for Watercolor, Gouache & Acrylic Artists (Under $10 USD!)
Many beginner painters may not have thought about this just yet. Or if they did, quite a number might have forgotten about it along the way.
But ...
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The Secret Sauce Behind Paintings That Pop (And the Tiny Fix That Changes Everything)
Most days, we show up to paint.
We come in with an idea and hope it all comes together on the page.
But sometimes, even after hours at the easel, ...
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The Secret to Vibrant Watercolour? It’s All in the Layers
Ever looked at someone’s watercolour painting and thought
"How is it SO crisp? SO vibrant?"
Meanwhile, your colours look dull, muddy, or flat?
D...
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4 Art Trends That Are Quietly Killing Your Creativity (And How to Break Free)
On the surface, trends feel helpful.Underneath, it’s another story.What starts as inspiration can slowly take over your art without you even notici...
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3 Gouache Mistakes That Could Be Ruining Your Paintings
Gouache is bold. It’s vibrant. It dries with a dreamy matte finish.
But if your paintings look dull, patchy, or just not right, you’re probably ma...
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4 Watercolour Myths That Might Be Messing Up Your Art (And What You Should Do Instead)
So, you’ve followed all the “right” steps…But why does your painting still not look how you imagined?
Chances are, you’re following advice that sou...
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The 6 Best Brushes for Watercolour & Gouache (And When to Use Them!)
You're ready to paint, brush in hand... but then you pause.
With so many brushes, which one is right for the job?
True! Picking the right brush f...
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The Shocking Truth About Selling Your Art (Nobody Tells You This)
Here's a brutal fact: Most artists actually LOSE money trying to sell their art.
Yep, you read that right.
The Hard Truth No One Tells You
You've ...
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Watercolour vs. Gouache: The Good, The Bad & The Downright Ugly
Watercolour flows with magical grace—light and fluid. Full of life, basically.
Gouache? It makes a statement—bold and rich.
Both have their own ...
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