These painter’s pyramids may appear simple, but they sure are handy! They can be found at most hardware stores, though we got ours from Amazon in a set of four different colors. What to do with them? Stack them to a height that suits your needs. Prop up one end of the paper or canvas for a slight incline during painti…

Many of us do it. We swatch paints when we get a new color, when we’re bored, or when we’re curious about how they mix. However, we may need the occasional reminder that swatching is really a study into the relationship between water, pigment, surface, and brush/applicator. Each of those four players contributes to pe…