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Need to Print and Scan 11x17in Art?

Winona Nelson

I got a new printer/scanner recently and since there's only one model of this kind of device that I know of, and since it's been working well, I am going to give it a recommendation here! I think it will be useful for anyone who needs to print and scan 11x17 sized reference and art images. For more than a decade I have been using an Epson WorkForce 7510 combo printer/scanner because I needed to…

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DIY Modified Brushes

Vanessa Lemen

October 10, 2024 - Some folks have asked me about some of the marks I make and what brushes make those marks. I use all sorts of brushes and have shared quite a bit about that in previous articles I've posted here on Muddy Colors. For this post, I put together a couple quick videos to show how I’ve modified a few of my brushes. I cut them with scissors. You can do this with any brush and any scissors. It doesn’t have to be fancy. I tend to favor a more raw, organic or natural look and feel to the marks they can produce, so I opt for shaping them with that in mind. Hope you enjoy watching! DIY Modified Brushes for Painting and Mark-Making This video shows how I cut a few of my brushes and how…

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