Visit the Studio Blog Posts
Preserve the Sizing in Fine Art Paper, and Repair Monotype Prints with Colored Pencils
Preserve the Sizing in Fine Art Paper Have you ever soaked printmaking paper and discovered that the sizing in the paper flew the coop? Absent or deteriorated sizing in printmaking
5 Tips for Beginner Artists
5 Article Roundup for Beginner Artists Beginning an art adventure that requires some skill-building is a lot easier with instruction. Practical, step by step painting tips can be found in
Refining Details on Monotype Prints with Colored Pencils
Colored Pencils Enhance Monotype Prints Have you ever added colored pencils to refine parts of your monotype prints? (If you’ve never made a monotype, here is an introduction to dark
Miniature Linocut Print of Frida Kahlo
Miniature Linocut Inspired by Frida Kahlo This linocut is smaller than a business card, but it was a spontaneous and fun session of carving a miniature portrait of Frida Kahlo.
All About Watercolor Paper
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Click the button below to learn about hot press vs cold press, weights, student vs professional grades, manufacturing process, and considerations to help you choose the best paper for your watercolor paintings.
Original Art For Sale
Wish You Were Making Art More Often?
Here’s a free mini-course with six tips to squeeze more art-making into a busy life.
Online Art Courses
How to Title Your Art
Everything you need to name a single piece of art, or an entire series, after you create, or before your first draft.
Intro to Monotype Printmaking
Sign up to be notified when the video course How to Make a Dark Field Monotype print opens.
Using the Grid Method
How to use the grid method to get more accurate drawings underneath your paintings and printmaking.
Testimonials
Feedback from art collectors and folks enrolled in classes at BelindaTips.com
Artist – enrolled in How to Title Your Art
I have to recommend this short but incredibly useful course on creating better artwork titles. It absolutely changed my thinking and process on titles, and helps me clarify my vision and the way I talk about my paintings too.
Artist/Printmaker – enrolled in How to Title Your Art
The struggle to arrive at a name for a painting is over. Following Belinda’s well-conceived prompts, I make a list of relatable, interesting words to use – and within minutes I have a unique title . I actually look forward to the naming stage now!
Dana Sanford
Artist/Collector – purchased a watercolor painting
A wonderful piece! Beautifully drawn and colored, full of warmth. The shipping was super fast, and the artist is a delight. Be sure and read her blog, too. She’s generous with her time and tips.
