Painting

Workshop 2, Colored Pencil with Mixed Media, starts May 7! Follow along to Sarah Becktel's FREE video lessons. 

FAQ: Is there a difference between a varnish and a fixative? Should I be using them on my art? Read more to find out. 

Our Visual Journals deliver high-performing papers and heavy-duty features engineered to meet the intense demands of your creative process.

Artist Erik Davis has been using our Watercolor Postcards to create beautiful, fun and vibrant pieces that anyone would be thrilled to receive in the mail!

He uses a permanent ink pen to create the drawing, then adds color over the top with watercolors.

If you missed our FREE 2017 Online Workshops, you can see all video lessons on YouTube. Topics include: Brush Lettering + Watercolor, Pastels, & Mixed Media. 

Workshop 3 - Ethereal Art on Toned Mixed Media Paper - starts on Sept 4! Follow along to Georgina Kreutzer's video lessons. 

Artist Minnie Small demonstrated our new Toned Blue Mixed Media paper with this vibrant gouache and colored pencil fish. 

We worked with Joanne Fink to introduce a new line of Designs for Watercoloring pads which feature preprinted patterns to paint and color.

Follow along for FREE to our full Brush Lettering + Watercolor workshop with instructor Jess Park! See the full-length video lessons and downloadable instruction sheets. 

Summer is the perfect time to get outside for some Plein Air painting. This pastime is a wonderful way to improve your studio skills while enjoying the great outdoors. Here’s a few tips to get you started in your own Plein Air practice.

Our Watercolor Cards are perfect for creating handmade, personalized greetings! Check out our quick demo video of a holiday card idea that you can follow along to and create your own!

Did you see our FREE 2017 Online Workshops? We've got video lessons on 3 topics: Brush Lettering + Watercolor, Pastel, and Toned Mixed Media. 

If you paint frequently with acrylics, you probably know what a hassle it can be just to set up & get ready. Artist Patti Mollica has a great, time-saving tip for you. 

written by Artist Angela Staehling:

I am thrilled to be creating this new line of imagery with the Strathmore 500 Series Mixed Media Art Journals. This collection of journal entries captures a different painting every day. As part of a larger 365 Project, I decided to categorize each month to reflect a different theme based on nature.

Create your own handmade greetings this holiday season and give these 4 card-making ideas a try!

We are excited to introduce our NEW 400 Series Toned Mixed Media paper! The perfect hybrid. 

What is the slap-dash noodle doodle method? Aside from being something fun to say, it's also a fun card-making technique courtesy of artist James Teaford. 

Introducing Strathmore 400 Series Oil Painting pads! No gesso required. Grab your paint, brushes, a pad of Oil Painting paper and get started!

Have you been following along to Kelly Eddington's FREE watercolor workshop? Watch her four video lessons today. 

The talented Janice Sung reviewed our 500 Series Ready Cut Watercolor paper while creating beautiful gouache illustrations. Read her review. 

Our 300 Series Canvas Paper comes in black & white, letting you pick between two beautiful backgrounds for your acrylic painting. 

Give a handmade greeting this holiday season! Follow along to Jess Park's 3 DIY card tutorials. 

The prep-work it takes to get ready for a watercolor painting can be time consuming and easy to overlook. However, taking the proper measures prior to starting a watercolor painting (and in this case, a watercolor landscape) can help bring you success in your painting and make the execution more free flowing.  

To celebrate the holidays we're giving away a giant assortment of art materials that make fantastic gifts or stocking stuffers! Enter for a chance to win our papers and more!

We asked artists to show us their favorite piece they created in 2016. Check out some of the amazing artwork that was sent in. 

If you've created a painting on a piece of paper and are experiencing buckling or waviness after it has dried, we've got two methods you can try to flatten it.

Follow along to Robert Burridge's FREE online oil painting workshop with 4 video lessons and downloadable instruction sheets. 

Have you been following along to Graham Smith’s FREE Sketchbook Fury workshop?

Through online video lessons, Professional Artist & Illustrator Graham Smith is showing us how to develop a sketchbook strategy so you can customize your sketchbook, build your drawing skills, overcome your fear of the blank page, develop ideas, and execute finished art.

Our 2016 Online Workshop video lessons are now on our YouTube Channel! See the video lessons from our Sketchbook, Watercolor, and Marker workshops!

Together with artist Minnie Small we bring you an introductory video series on gouache. Learn gouache 101 & see tips, techniques, and tools to get you started. 

Watch Eleanor Mill's process of creating these beautiful Ranunculus flowers in watercolor. 

Mixed Media and Watercolor papers have some similarities and some differences. Read to find out more and see which best suits your style and mediums. 

We are excited to introduce our next round of Learning Series products! Learn to Paint Watercolor Basics & Watercolor Flowers with pro artist Kelly Eddington. 

Book #8 of our Pass the Journal project is finished! It traveled through the US, England & Ireland, with each page filled by a different artist!

The Winter Edition of the Artist Newsletter is here and features Christine Karron's 5 steps for creating stunning mixed media illustrations. Read it here. 

Our free Online Workshops will be starting again in March! We have inspiring new topics for our virtual classroom with 3 new talented instructors!

We are excited to introduce our NEW 300 Series Black Canvas paper! Creating art on a black surface is a fresh & inspiring way to make paintings that POP. 

Artist Lena Danya demonstrates our new 400 Series Oil Painting paper with a beautiful portrait. 

Read our interview with Teoh Yi Chie; a talented artist, urban sketcher, and blogger in Singapore. See his amazing on-site watercolor sketches.

If you missed our 2015 Online Workshops or if you just can't get enough, we've got great news! Video lessons from all 3 Series are now available on YouTube!

We are excited to introduce our new line of Designs for Watercoloring pads which feature preprinted patterns to paint and color.

Australian artist Joi Murugavell's style is fun, vibrant, and energetic. Read Joi's story in our newest Artist Interview and learn more about her art. 

Our free Online Workshops will be starting again in March! We have inspiring new topics for our virtual classroom with 3 new all-star artist-instructors!

Color psychology suggests our mood can be impacted by different colors. Read about the color blue and see a collection of blue-themed artwork. 

Artist Marco Bucci tried our new Travel Series watercolor papers and created two fantastic on-site watercolor sketches. See his process & review. 

Artist Patti Mollica has a convenient solution for storing her acrylic paints that saves time and allows her to get straight to work. 

Aside from the fact that art is just plain fun, there are many scientific reasons that show more art in our lives is beneficial. 

Artist Jordan Rhodes reveals how he rediscovered his love for art after taking a break since childhood. Not only finding inspiration, but maintaining a routine is key to making art. 

We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite art hacks that can take you to the next level.

Follow along to Shelly Kim's Wreath Tutorial

Jordan Rhodes demos a skull study in gouache. Follow along!

As artists, we all know the mental benefits of creating art, but did you know that simply viewing art can be beneficial?

Leslie Tieu's Creative Watercoloring Workshop is now open and it's completely FREE to watch and follow along!

Leslie created 4 video lessons as part of the Creative Watercoloring Series. Follow along today

Jordan Rhodes' Watercolor and Gouache Workshop is now open and it's completely FREE to watch and follow along!

Shelly Kim's Exploring Mixed Media Together! Workshop is now open and it's completely FREE to watch and follow along!

Our new Canvas Panels are 100% cotton, triple-primed and ready for oil and acrylic painting!

In this guided how-to series, artist Shayda Campbell demonstrates how to begin painting with watercolors.

Winter is in full swing in the Northern Hemisphere!  We hope you enjoy this list of some of our favorite wintry pieces.

The Spring Artist Newsletter is here! Artist Carolyn Gavin shows her process for tackling a subject she formerly found intimidating; the sunflower.

Shayda Campbell's Joyful Watercolor Workshop is now open and it's completely FREE to watch and paint along!

In this 4-part video series, Jeannie Dickson dives into the world of watercolors with her top tips and techniques and a floral wreath tutorial.

Artist Leslie Tieu demonstrates how to paint 4 different holiday cards using watercolor. Follow along!

Do you have an artist in your life that you're shopping for?  Look no further than our gift guide - we've got it all covered.

Follow along with Zoe Lee as she guides artist through 4 mini floral gouache landscape tutorials!

Introducing Strathmore 300 Series Stretched Canvas in a wide variety of sizes and 2 profiles.

Follow along to Clarice's beginner-friendly tutorial and learn how to paint your own watercolor peony!

Artist Angela Staehling created a collection of seven 2024 calendars featuring original artwork she painted on Strathmore paper.

How should you choose paper for your project? Many factors come in play when choosing the correct paper for your work.

Join Angela Anderson as she demonstrates how to master brushstrokes and mix colors to transform your canvas into a stunning landscape!

Let's paint a tropical paradise together! Tin Bejar will lead us through a series of 4 watercolor tutorials packed with essential skills and techniques.

Strathmore Art Educator Sarah Becktel explores a limited palette: what it is, the advantages, warm vs. cool tones, color mixing & how to choose colors.

Discover the distinct characteristics of watercolor and gouache to find out which medium best suits your artistic style.