Our OTMG blogs

Two images of artists, one using oils, the other using acrylic

WHAT TO USE? ACRYLIC OR OIL?

Acrylic or oil, what attributes makes an artist choose?  Many artists use one or both of these two mediums, especially for larger pieces and the preference of collectors.  Learning a...

WHAT TO USE? ACRYLIC OR OIL?

Acrylic or oil, what attributes makes an artist choose?  Many artists use one or both of these two mediums, especially for larger pieces and the preference of collectors.  Learning a...

THE JOYS OF COLLECTING ART

THE JOYS OF COLLECTING ART

         Do you enjoy viewing art?  Visiting art museums and galleries?  Seeing artists at work?  If so, consider the potential satisfaction of having a personalized collection of...

THE JOYS OF COLLECTING ART

         Do you enjoy viewing art?  Visiting art museums and galleries?  Seeing artists at work?  If so, consider the potential satisfaction of having a personalized collection of...

Image of many hats and sign saying 'artists' job description'

The Life of an Artist - What's it like?

              Who is an artist?  Our definition is someone who has chosen to create through an artistic medium and craft a lifestyle.  For those who endeavor to generate...

The Life of an Artist - What's it like?

              Who is an artist?  Our definition is someone who has chosen to create through an artistic medium and craft a lifestyle.  For those who endeavor to generate...

Giclée Explained

Giclée Explained

 Prints are an affordable way for art lovers to collect without the often higher expense of original artwork. Today’s prints can offer high quality reproductions with near perfect color matches...

Giclée Explained

 Prints are an affordable way for art lovers to collect without the often higher expense of original artwork. Today’s prints can offer high quality reproductions with near perfect color matches...

Right or Left brain - which are you?

Right or Left brain - which are you?

     Have you ever wondered if you are right or left brain dominant? It's been suggested that left brained people are more logical and analytical whereas right brained individuals...

Right or Left brain - which are you?

     Have you ever wondered if you are right or left brain dominant? It's been suggested that left brained people are more logical and analytical whereas right brained individuals...

Two images of flowers in vase, both colorful, one is example of painting with gouache, the other an example of watercolor; both by artist Teri Gammalo

Is it Watercolor or is it Gouache?

In case you'd like to know, we can help.   While both mediums use water-soluble pigments, there are characteristics and methods of application that make them different.  Gouache is an...

Is it Watercolor or is it Gouache?

In case you'd like to know, we can help.   While both mediums use water-soluble pigments, there are characteristics and methods of application that make them different.  Gouache is an...