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I am seeking a texture/sculpting/modeling paste or compound for my low-relief artwork, akin to this piece of inspirational artwork seen here in post by Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh in 1906.

It needs to be a brand available in the US. It needs to have these qualities:

• Water soluble
• Sand-able
• Matte
• Mixed and thinned with water to varying degrees of thickness
• Should not dry with plastic appearance
• White, with capacity to be mixed with color
• Multiple day workability/storage capacity

I am essentially looking for something like traditional gesso, or Plaster of Paris that has a long-term workability. Most large art brands have acrylic versions that dry with an unmistakable plastic artificial quality. I don't want gels or full-body paints. They are too lightweight, and can't be thickened to have the qualities I need.

I need something I can mix with water to behave as a clay when needed, scrape like Cold Wax with a putty knife, hold shape like Butter Cream icing, and self-level like Royal icing when diluted into a slurry.

Recipes for making one's own texture paste dry and cure too fast. I don't know what to add to extend the workability when stored.

I've tried varying amounts of ingredients for recipes combining plaster, joint compound, white glue, acrylic medium retardants, and paints. Workability is often mere hours, with no storage capacity.

Anything out there I don't know about?

#artadvice #Art #IndieArtist #TexturePaste #ModelingPaste #Sculpture #texture

I am seeking a texture/sculpting/modeling paste or compound for my low-relief artwork, akin to this piece of inspirational artwork seen here in post by Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh in 1906.

It needs to be a brand available in the US. It needs to have these qualities:

• Water soluble
• Sand-able
• Matte
• Mixed and thinned with water to varying degrees of thickness
• Should not dry with plastic appearance
• White, with capacity to be mixed with color
• Multiple day workability/storage capacity

I am essentially looking for something like traditional gesso, or Plaster of Paris that has a long-term workability. Most large art brands have acrylic versions that dry with an unmistakable plastic artificial quality. I don't want gels or full-body paints. They are too lightweight, and can't be thickened to have the qualities I need.

I need something I can mix with water to behave as a clay when needed, scrape like Cold Wax with a putty knife, hold shape like Butter Cream icing, and self-level like Royal icing when diluted into a slurry.

Recipes for making one's own texture paste dry and cure too fast. I don't know what to add to extend the workability when stored.

I've tried varying amounts of ingredients for recipes combining plaster, joint compound, white glue, acrylic medium retardants, and paints. Workability is often mere hours, with no storage capacity.

Anything out there I don't know about?

#artadvice #Art #IndieArtist #TexturePaste #ModelingPaste #Sculpture #texture

Us artists can be stressed enough as is, even without dealing with shipping or production issues, or anything getting in the way of mailing products.

That's where digital products come in! Set it & forget it. No stress! Here are loads of ideas for you to sell:

https://www.sambeawesome.com/blog/2025/2/5/digital-product-ideas-for-artists-to-sell

#arthelp #artist #arttips #artadvice

Color tip: when shading, you can get different looks/effects depending on how you choose your colors! No way is right or wrong, it all depends on the look you're going for.

Different environments, moods, lighting--all that can play a part. The concept works regardless of the medium or style. Don't be afraid to experiment! :)

#arttips #arttutorial #artadvice #arthelp #howtodraw #mastoart #art #drawing #fediart #artistsonmastodon

Color tip: when shading, you can get different looks/effects depending on how you choose your colors! No way is right or wrong, it all depends on the look you're going for.

Different environments, moods, lighting--all that can play a part. The concept works regardless of the medium or style. Don't be afraid to experiment! :)

#arttips #arttutorial #artadvice #arthelp #howtodraw #mastoart #art #drawing #fediart #artistsonmastodon

Are there any artists out there who know where to get good ref photos of people and clothing for drawing? I’m “teaching” myself digital art (iPad)and I’ve been working on this forever but I have no experience drawing people (for in the boat) … books, websites, apps? I tried the library and bookstores but they are mostly fine art and manga … I’m looking for poses, forms … not really sure how to say it. Google images didn’t cut it. Thanks!! #art #drawing #arthelp #artadvice

Calling all my traditional peeps of the ink wielding world.

I’m on the hunt for some sketchbooks and just throwing a message out for some recommendations.

Something good for copic markers, got some moleskin and there’s still some bleed.

Wishing you all a grand day 🫡

#inkart #arthelp #artadvice #sketchbook