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  • Inspiring Students in Art

    by Matt Friedland
    Inspiration can come from a host of sources. Here are ideas to help inspire your students to create art from inside or outside the classroom.
    Posted in art supplies

  • Can I Use Watercolors on Ordinary Paper?

    by Matt Friedland
    Special watercolor paper costs more than standard paper. The good news is that you can use watercolors on any paper and it can be fun exploring wha...
    Posted in art supplies, Paint, palettes, watercolor, watercolors

  • Safe Ways to Keep Kids Scissors Sharp

    by Matt Friedland
    Kids scissors need to be kept sharp. Though identified as ‘safe’, you need to remember that any cutting tool is capable of damaging clothing and fl...
    Posted in art supplies

  • Silly Jokes About Art and Art Supplies

    by Matt Friedland
    Here are this month's silly jokes about art and art supplies! Also, be sure to visit www.ColorSwell.com for 10% off for quality art supplies at a g...
    Posted in art supplies

  • What’s the Difference Between Art Tools and Art Materials?

    by Matt Friedland
    An art tool is something you can use multiple times. An art material is something that will be used up or depleted.  Art Tools A art tools can incl...
    Posted in art supplies

  • Criteria to Qualify an Art Material as Non-Toxic?

    by Matt Friedland
    Color Swell carries non-toxic art supplies. Did you know the term ‘non-toxic’ is specifically excluded from legal definitions of art supplies? Fede...
    Posted in art supplies

  • Monthly Art Jokes from Color Swell (March 2023)

    by Matt Friedland
    Pick and share at least one joke from this month's silly jokes. Enjoy the laughs and smiles that will follow!   Also, visit www.ColorSwell.com for ...
    Posted in art supplies

  • Do You Need Expensive Art Materials?

    by Matt Friedland
    Many famous people put their first marks on paper as toddlers and went onto grow to giants in the public imagination.
    Posted in art supplies

  • What Are the Basic Art Supplies?

    by Matt Friedland
    You do not need a lot of expensive materials to become a successful artist. By purchasing your art supplies from Color Swell, you would receive great value for the quality art supplies that you need to make your next masterpiece.
    Posted in art supplies, colored pencils, coloring, drawing, Paint, Tempera Paints, watercolor, watercolors

  • When to Introduce Art Supplies to Children

    by Matt Friedland
    The earlier you can introduce your little one to art and expression of any kind, the more that they will benefit. Expressing ourselves through art, writing and music helps our brains wire up and rewire.
    Posted in art supplies, coloring, drawing

  • Color Swell - Silly Jokes about Art Supplies - January 2023

    by Matt Friedland
    We hope that you are having a great start to 2023!  Here are some funny jokes about art to help you start the New Year off with a laugh.   Please v...
    Posted in art supplies

  • How to Have More Creative Energy?

    by Matt Friedland
    Around wintertime we often face dark skies, little daylight and a general malaise that can - combined with endless social and work demands - have a...
    Posted in art supplies, coloring, drawing