Techniques
How I Blend Acrylic Paint Without Overthinking It
I used to overcomplicate blending acrylic paint. At first, I thought it was supposed to look perfect immediately. Smooth transitions, no streaks, no visible effort. That expectation alone made the process frustrating. Acrylic dries fast, and if you’re trying to control every second of it, you end up working against the material instead of with it.
By Lay Simoneabout 21 hours ago in Art
What If Truth Is Rejected Even When It Is Lived Well
It’s easy to assume that if something is true, and if it is communicated clearly, reasonably, and with goodwill, it will eventually be accepted. This assumption sits quietly beneath a lot of effort, especially in faith. We speak carefully. We try to be fair. We explain ourselves patiently. Somewhere beneath all of that is the hope that clarity and sincerity will be enough. But what if that hope misunderstands how truth actually moves through the world.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcasta day ago in Art
The first-ever footage of a sperm whale giving birth demonstrates that it is a team effort, with outside females helping the mother.
The first moments a baby whale spends in the water indicate more than just a birth. They exhibit a degree of concern, cooperation, and communication that scientists are just now starting to comprehend.
By Francis Dami2 days ago in Art
The Rise of Glassmaking in the Islamic Era
The craft of glassmaking reached remarkable heights during the period often referred to as the Islamic Golden Age. While glass production existed long before this era in regions such as ancient Egypt and Rome, it was under Islamic rule that the industry truly flourished, blending artistic expression with scientific advancement. From the 8th to the 14th centuries, Muslim artisans and scholars transformed glassmaking into a sophisticated and highly influential craft that would shape industries across Europe and beyond.
By Irshad Abbasi 14 days ago in Art
Why persistent hammering does not cause brain damage in woodpeckers
Woodpeckers use incredible speed and force to drive their beaks into solid wood, striking tree trunks thousands of times every day. For many years, experts believed that their skulls buffered each impact like shock absorbers.
By Francis Dami20 days ago in Art
How to Add Texture to Your Digital Coloring
First things first, the amazing artist who created this adorable hippo page and whose gel coloring tutorials helped me create this one by adapting the techniques to digital formatting: Anna Rose. Go, love her. Join her coloring club and come back.
By Maia Gadwall the metAlchemistabout a month ago in Art
Ken Wolverton
By Brian D’Ambrosio Along a dusty roadside of Cerrillos, connected weathered shacks lean into the landscape like a creature molded from the earth itself. Its walls are alive with color: horses rearing across mesas, dreamlike murals, and abstract forms that seem to vibrate with movement. Inside, brushes slant in jars, canvases are stacked against walls, and unfinished murals climb wooden planks. This is the world of Ken Wolverton, an 80-year-old artist whose life has been as itinerant and unconventional as the art he creates.
By Brian D'Ambrosio about a month ago in Art
Truth Is Often Rejected Because It Demands Change
There is a widespread assumption, rarely spoken but deeply believed, that truth will eventually be accepted if it is communicated clearly, patiently, and with genuine goodwill. When resistance appears, the instinct is to search for error in tone, framing, or explanation. The underlying belief is simple: if the truth were presented well enough, rejection would disappear. This belief is comforting, but it is false. History, Scripture, and lived experience all point in the same direction. Truth is often rejected not because it is unclear, but because it is costly.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcastabout a month ago in Art
