I learned about art materials from many different artists whose recommendations I valued. My philosophy is that it is good to share and we all have something to learn. I'm happy to share and hope you may learn something new from me.
ADVICE ABOUT ART MATERIALS
My advice - based on what I do
Be an intelligent consumer and learn all you can about the art materials you use
Aim to buy good quality art materials. These normally indicate that they are designated artist standard and/or have archival and permanence qualities and/or meet relevant international quality standards (where developed).
Be discriminating and check manufacturers' claims. The reality is that not all art materials are the same and not all materials meet internationally recognised quality standards.
Find good and reliable suppliers for preferred brands - the brand that is easiest to find isn't always the quality I want.
Find out what does the job and works for me within my budget - the best is not always the most expensive.
Share your experiences of different art materials with your fellow artists - that way we can all learn from our collective experience. You can read my product reviews on Making A Mark Reviews
