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Scratchboard tools tutorial with Brittany Johnson
Artist Brittany Johnson demonstrates her favorite tools to use with Ampersand Scratchbord
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Chickadee Scratchbord tutorial with Brittany Johnson
Artist Brittany Johnson gives great tips and techniques to create a chickadee on Ampersand Scratchbord.
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Ampersand Scratchbord wolf timelapse with Brittany Johnson
Follow along with scratchboard artist Brittany Johnson as she creates a wolf from start to finish.
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Brittany Johnson demonstrates how to repair varnish on an Ampersand Scratchbord
Have you ever had your varnish get damaged from bubble wrap or paper? Follow along to find out how to repair it!
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DIY faux gilded frame using Encausticbord and R&F metallic encaustic paint
Leslie Giuliani demonstrates how to make a faux gilded frame and a painting to put in it with R&F Encaustic Paint and Ampersand Encausticbord.
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An exploration of watercolor painting on Aquabord
Painting with watercolors on Aquabord can be a fun and interesting experience once you adapt to the unique qualities of this surface. Artist Louise De Masi shares some tips to help you get the most out of your watercolor paintings on Aquabord.
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Claybord artist joins Skywalker Ranch Studios residency
Claybord artist Eric Doggett recently became the first artist to join the new artist-in-residence program at Sky Walker Ranch.
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Debra Yaun: Color pencil on Pastelbord
Follow along with Education Ambassador Debra Yaun to create this gorgeous goldfish.
Step-by-step colored pencil on Pastelbord with Debra Yaun
Follow these steps with Education Ambassador Debra Yaun to create this gorgeous goldfish.
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Ali Cavanaugh All About Aquabord Workshop Available to Purchase
This is the definitive guide for artists wanting to learn how to paint with watercolor on Aquabord.
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Aquabord review by Sandra Strait
Sandra Strait's Ampersand Aquabord review that was published in Doodlewash® during World Watercolor Month 2022.
Claybord and Micron™ illustration with Vic Hollins
Watch this tutorial by Vic Hollins and learn how to illustrate on Claybord with Micron pens.
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Watercolor lifting technique tutorial on Aquabord
Watch this tutorial by Karen Vernon and learn how to lift colors back to white on Aquabord.
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How to make wood sign décor
Make your own festive wood signs with Ampersand panels and some everyday art supplies. Ampersand Birch Wood Panels are an excellent choice for a project like this and they are sold in multi-packs so you can make signs for yourself and some for gifts!
Sunflower watercolor tutorial on Aquabord
Watch this fun and easy tutorial by Karen Vernon and make a sunflower on Aquabord.
Flower bouquet watercolor tutorial on Aquabord
Watch this fun and easy tutorial by Karen Vernon and make a flower bouquet on Aquabord.