What is watercolour? Watercolour is an form of paint that is created using a combination of dry pigments and a water-soluble binder, which is traditionally called gum arabic. It can also be made using honey as a binder. The pigment and...
All About Gouache You may have seen it on social media while looking up new artists. This extremely vibrant and fully opaque paint that almost looks velvety when it’s dry. There are several brands that carry this type of paint,...
So you would like to start painting and you have pretty much everything you need to get started. You dive right into your project and things are going great! Rather quickly though, you begin to feel a crick in your...
If you’ve walked into Wallack’s before, you have certainly noticed the entire wall that is dedicated to flat, mostly white surfaces that come in all shapes, sizes and depths. If by chance you have never seen these items before, you...
I bet you can picture yourself: You walk into Wallack’s and turn down the first aisle to pick up a paint brush for your project. To your amazement, you’re met with thousands of brushes. Some are pointy, some are flat...
What is Acrylic Paint? Acrylic paint is arguably the most versatile painting material out there. You've likely used it in the past at some point in your life, like when you made crafts as a kid or putting together...
When it comes to framing, people are often overwhelmed with what it entails, be it visualizing the results, labor required, cost etc. Framing is an art in itself and it’s main purpose being preservation of a painting, photograph, sculpture or...
Most of the customers that pass through Wallack’s are not super familiar with fountain pens. They are often seen as something that is used only for special occasions, or are completely unaffordable. While there are fountain pens that do fit...
You've tried every other artistic medium in the book, but when it comes to oil paint, it just seems so daunting, right? You're not alone. Many customers who shop at Wallack's share that they often feel intimidated by oil paint....
