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  • Selecting a Paintbrush for Watercolors

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

    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.
  • Inspiring Students in Art

    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.
  • Can I Use Watercolors on Ordinary Paper?

    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...
  • Silly Jokes About Art Supplies

    Do you love art supplies? Do you like to laugh? Then keep reading!    My art teacher said my self portrait looked horrible.    She said it was extr...
  • Safe Ways to Keep Kids Scissors Sharp

    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...
  • Best Practices for Using a Colored Pencil

    The practice of writing letters on a page is different than drawing and coloring with a colored pencil. The writing position can be useful but ther...
  • Silly Jokes About Art and Art Supplies

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

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

    Color Swell carries non-toxic art supplies. Did you know the term ‘non-toxic’ is specifically excluded from legal definitions of art supplies? Fede...
  • Monthly Art Jokes from Color Swell (March 2023)

    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 ...
  • Do You Need Expensive Art Materials?

    Many famous people put their first marks on paper as toddlers and went onto grow to giants in the public imagination.