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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...

A surreal composite image of a boat with a woman's face looking up at a bird in the sky. Image is titles A Fair Wind by Meryl Skyler and has an encaustic wax finish.

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What do we mean when we refer to the encaustic process? Encaustic is a printed image whose surface has been enhanced by applying multiple layers of a combination of beeswax and damar resin.  The result?...

Please touch!!

What do we mean when we refer to the encaustic process? Encaustic is a printed image whose surface has been enhanced by applying multiple layers of a combination of beeswax and damar resin.  The result?...

What Exactly is Gesso?

What Exactly is Gesso?

If you've ever listened to an artist explain about painting with acrylics, in person or on You-Tube, you've most likely heard the term gesso. But what exactly is gesso and...

What Exactly is Gesso?

If you've ever listened to an artist explain about painting with acrylics, in person or on You-Tube, you've most likely heard the term gesso. But what exactly is gesso and...