Studio Notes from St. Louis Art Supply mixes essays on color theory and history with hands-on product tests of art materials. Readers get practical observations on tools like dip pen nibs and pigment pastes alongside conceptual discussion of analog color.
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Erik Purins, an artist, writes personal essays about his art practice, including switching from charcoal and paint to alcohol markers and paint pens for portability and cleanliness, and a how-to on reviving dried-out Prismacolor markers. The newsletter also includes a personal account of being struck by a car while crossing the street.
A hobby artist shares hands-on experiments with pencils and paints, including water-soluble Inktense and Neocolor 2 pastels, outdoor sketching and surface choices. The newsletter mostly points readers to accompanying YouTube videos and offers practical tips on materials and small DIY art projects.
Optic Art Supply's newsletter offers how-to guides for art and craft materials, such as building a DIY flat file for storing large paper and cutting Gatorfoam board cleanly. Readers get practical steps, sizing advice and product comparisons aimed at artists setting up a studio or presenting work.
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