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How to Store Oil Paints

How to Store Oil Paints

We understand that oil paints are an expensive medium and that often times it's not possible to complete an oil painting in one sitting. So we are going to break down how to store your oil paints when you're actively using them and when you are not to get the most out of your paints.   Methods to...
A Short History of Plein Air

A Short History of Plein Air

June is Plein Air month here at Gwartzman’s! We spoke with New Wave, the makers of these amazing pochade boxes on June 8th on Instagram Live...
A Short History of Red Pigments

A Short History of Red Pigments

Red is an important colour for humans, and it’s not a colour that many other mammals can see. It’s thought that primates developed the ability to see red because it makes it easier to see ripe fruits amongst green vegetation.  Above you can see the mass tone of four of the more unusual reds from...