Stationerie Art Journal

Discover style insights and trends on our fashion lifestyle blog.

How Handmade Artist Brushes Are Made in Kolkata

A paint brush looks simple until you try to make one consistently. The point must close cleanly, the belly must carry enough colour, the...
Post by Stationerie
Jul 22 2026

Beginner Art Supplies Checklist: What You Actually Need to Start Painting

Starting art should feel exciting, not like shopping for a hundred unfamiliar tools. A focused kit helps you understand colour, brush control and surface...
Post by Stationerie
Jul 22 2026

How to Clean and Care for Paint Brushes: A Practical Artist Guide

A quality brush can last for years, but paint left near the ferrule can damage it in a single session. Good brush care is...
Post by Stationerie
Jul 22 2026

Watercolour Paper Guide: GSM, Cotton, Cold Pressed, Hot Pressed and Rough

Watercolour paper is an active part of the painting process. Its weight affects how it handles moisture, its fibre affects strength and absorbency, and...
Post by Stationerie
Jul 22 2026

Paint Brush Shapes Explained: Round, Liner, Mop, Flat and Filbert

Brush names can look confusing when you are building an art kit. Round, liner, rigger, mop, flat, filbert, angular, fan and hake brushes are...
Post by Stationerie
Jul 22 2026

Synthetic Kolinsky vs Squirrel vs Mangosta: Artist Brush Guide

Choosing a paint brush by shape alone is only half the decision. The fibre determines how much colour the brush holds, how quickly it...
Post by Stationerie
Jul 22 2026