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  • Encourage Students to Develop Their Own Style in Art

    by Matt Friedland

    An art influencer or instructor can show their students a wide array of art disciplines, techniques, and masters so the students can become inspired by one or more things that interest them.

    Posted in art supplies

  • Jokes About Art Supplies from Color Swell (July 2023)

    by Matt Friedland
    Did you know that kid's art and art supplies can be funny? Take a look at this month's jokes about art supplies!
    Posted in art supplies

  • Selecting a Paintbrush for Watercolors

    by Matt Friedland
    It is possible to spend a lot of money on watercolor paint brushes that use specialized bristles and handles. Here is a simple (and financially fri...
    Posted in art supplies

  • More Silly Art Jokes from Color Swell (June 2023)

    by Matt Friedland
    Ready for a giggle or even a great big belly laugh? It depends on your sense of humor, but we hope that you enjoy this month's selection of jokes about art supplies.
    Posted in art supplies

  • 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