Creativity Hub

Painting flower petals looks simple—until you try it. One minute you’re excited, and the next your blossoms look stiff, flat, or awkwardly shaped. ...

You sit down to paint… and then just stare at your supplies. Nothing feels exciting. Nothing feels right. You wonder: “Am I burned out?” “Am I losi...

Let’s be real - most of us get comfortable using the same few brushes: rounds, flats, maybe a filbert or two. And while they’re great, they all com...

Over the years of building Craftamo, we’ve heard one frustration again and again from artists: "I loved my painting—until the background swallowed ...

Over the years of building Craftamo, our team has had countless conversations with artists. Some were beginners just picking up their first brush. ...

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...

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: ...

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 ...

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, ...

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...

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...

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...