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Underpainting, toning, imprimatura, open grisaille, closed grisaille, ebauche, color wash, dead coloring. All of these terms describe paint layers artists apply before the final visible strokes in artworks.

Dads, stepdads, grandfathers, and father figures – they’re all important people who have guided us in our lives. They’ve helped us tie our shoes, taught us how to play sports, and showed us how to succeed in the world by thinking for ourselves.

Traveling to scenic places is a popular way for artists to fuel their painting inspiration. But what if you don’t have the means to fly to France or Italy?

Depictions of the military in artwork have been recorded by war artists in the United States since the first Revolutionary War. These special artists documented the visual aspects of war that were difficult to capture in written journals and historical accounts. 

Whether it’s a growing collection of your favorite artist or an inventory of your own artwork, storing miniature art is a simple task that’s often taken for granted. But did you know there are certain things you can do to prolong the life of your minis before storing them?