<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Tutorials</title><description>Tutorials Videos and Artist Techniques for working with artist panels.</description><link>http://ampersandart.com/</link><language>en</language><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:47:00 -0600</pubDate><generator>Contao Open Source CMS</generator><atom:link href="http://ampersandart.com/share/tutorials.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><item><title>Oil pastel on Pastelbord with Leo Rebolledo</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Categories: Step-by-step tutorials, Videos, Tips & techniques, Pastelbord, Pastels</p><p>In this video, watch Leo Rebolledo's process of working with oil pastels on Pastelbord. Learn simple layering and blending techniques to build rich color, texture, and depth.</p>]]></description><link>https://ampersandart.com/full/oil-pastel-on-pastelbord-with-leo-rebolledo</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:47:00 -0600</pubDate><guid>https://ampersandart.com/full/oil-pastel-on-pastelbord-with-leo-rebolledo</guid><enclosure url="http://ampersandart.com/files/content/blog/Leo_cover.jpg" length="614869" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>The history of Ampersand Art Supply</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Categories: Videos, Product info.</p><p>Watch this video and learn about the history of Ampersand and how it all started!</p>]]></description><link>https://ampersandart.com/full/the-history-of-ampersand-art-supply</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 07:52:00 -0600</pubDate><guid>https://ampersandart.com/full/the-history-of-ampersand-art-supply</guid><enclosure url="http://ampersandart.com/files/content/tutorials-videos-tips-techniques/videos/initial-launch/product-assortment.jpg" length="203965" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>How to choose and prepare the best substrate for encaustic painting</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Categories: Birch Wood, Encausticbord, Tips & techniques, Encaustic, Unprimed Basswood</p><p>Encaustic painter Ruth Maude breaks down the steps for choosing and preparing your panels for encaustic painting. </p>]]></description><link>https://ampersandart.com/full/how-to-choose-and-prepare-the-best-substrate-for-encaustic-painting</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 09:17:00 -0600</pubDate><guid>https://ampersandart.com/full/how-to-choose-and-prepare-the-best-substrate-for-encaustic-painting</guid><enclosure url="http://ampersandart.com/files/content/tutorials-videos-tips-techniques/RuthMaude_cover.jpg" length="668037" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Unboxing Ampersand Claybord with Linda Kemp</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Categories: Acrylics, Claybord, Education Ambassadors, Videos, Tips & techniques, Product info.</p><p>Linda Kemp unboxing Ampersand Claybord and explaining why she loves to use it for her acrylic paintings.</p>]]></description><link>https://ampersandart.com/full/unboxing-ampersand-claybord-with-linda-kemp</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:01:00 -0600</pubDate><guid>https://ampersandart.com/full/unboxing-ampersand-claybord-with-linda-kemp</guid><enclosure url="http://ampersandart.com/files/content/tutorials-videos-tips-techniques/claybord/LindaKemp_CB_cover.jpg" length="1533755" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Demonstration of different media and techniques on Claybord with Shana Rowe Jackson</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Categories: Acrylics, Claybord, Videos, Graphite & colored pencil, Tips & techniques, Inks, Watercolor, Mixed media</p><p>Claybord is called the ultimate multi-media panel for good reason! Follow along with artist Shana Rowe Jackson, (aka CautionArtistatPlay) as she creates four projects demonstrating graphite, India ink, watercolor and acrylic paint on this versatile surface.   </p>]]></description><link>https://ampersandart.com/full/different-techniques-possible-on-claybord-with-shana-rowe-jackson</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:35:00 -0600</pubDate><guid>https://ampersandart.com/full/different-techniques-possible-on-claybord-with-shana-rowe-jackson</guid><enclosure url="http://ampersandart.com/files/content/tutorials-videos-tips-techniques/claybord/ShanaRJ_CB_cover.png" length="2218357" type="image/png" /></item><item><title>Tips and techniques for stunning floral paintings</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Categories: Aquabord, Tips & techniques, Watercolor</p><p>Louise De Masi shares her journey of painting a delicate rose and hydrangea on a small cradled Aquabord panel, along with some helpful tips and techniques she discovered along the way. </p>]]></description><link>https://ampersandart.com/full/tips-and-techniques-for-stunning-floral-paintings</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:29:00 -0600</pubDate><guid>https://ampersandart.com/full/tips-and-techniques-for-stunning-floral-paintings</guid><enclosure url="http://ampersandart.com/files/content/tutorials-videos-tips-techniques/aquabord/Louise%20De%20Masi%202024/IMG_3509.jpg" length="197569" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Ali Cavanaugh Portrait Colors Set &amp; Ampersand Aquabord</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Categories: Aquabord, Watercolor</p><p>Ali Cavanaugh’s signature effects demand the unique qualities of a brilliantly white, workable surface, and paints that dance with light as it reflects off that surface through them. This is why QoR® Artist Watercolors and Ampersand Aquabord are practically made for each other – if not actually made for each other.</p>]]></description><link>https://ampersandart.com/full/ali-cavanaugh-portrait-colors-set-ampersand-aquabord</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 10:50:00 -0600</pubDate><guid>https://ampersandart.com/full/ali-cavanaugh-portrait-colors-set-ampersand-aquabord</guid><enclosure url="http://ampersandart.com/files/content/products-videos/QoR_cover.png" length="2193870" type="image/png" /></item><item><title>Four benefits of Ampersand cradled panels by Chris Breier</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Categories: Videos, Tips & techniques, Product info., Oils</p><p>Artist Chris Breier demonstrates the benefits of cradled Ampersand Panels</p>]]></description><link>https://ampersandart.com/full/four-benefits-of-ampersand-cradled-panels-by-chris-breier</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 09:46:00 -0600</pubDate><guid>https://ampersandart.com/full/four-benefits-of-ampersand-cradled-panels-by-chris-breier</guid><enclosure url="http://ampersandart.com/files/content/products-videos/4Benefits_CBreier_cover.png" length="3595275" type="image/png" /></item><item><title>How to make canvas panels with Ampersand panels by Chris Breier</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Categories: Videos, Tips & techniques, Gessobord, Hardbord</p><p>Artist Chris Breier shares detailed instructions on how to mount canvas to Ampersand Gessobord and Hardbord panels.</p>]]></description><link>https://ampersandart.com/full/how-to-make-canvas-panels-with-ampersand-panels-by-chris-breier</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 12:40:00 -0600</pubDate><guid>https://ampersandart.com/full/how-to-make-canvas-panels-with-ampersand-panels-by-chris-breier</guid><enclosure url="http://ampersandart.com/files/content/products-videos/ChrisBreier_DIY_CP_cover.jpg" length="967363" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Scratchboard tools tutorial with Brittany Johnson</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Categories: Videos, Tips & techniques, Scratchboard, Scratchbord</p><p>Artist Brittany Johnson demonstrates her favorite tools to use with Ampersand Scratchbord</p>]]></description><link>https://ampersandart.com/full/scratchboard-tools-tutorial-with-brittany-johnson</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:50:00 -0600</pubDate><guid>https://ampersandart.com/full/scratchboard-tools-tutorial-with-brittany-johnson</guid><enclosure url="http://ampersandart.com/files/content/products-videos/BrittanyJohnson_tools_cover.jpg" length="284314" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Chickadee Scratchbord tutorial with Brittany Johnson</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Categories: Step-by-step tutorials, Videos, Scratchboard, Scratchbord</p><p>Artist Brittany Johnson gives great tips and techniques to create a chickadee on Ampersand Scratchbord.</p>]]></description><link>https://ampersandart.com/full/chickadee-scratchbord-tutorial-with-brittany-johnson</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:24:00 -0600</pubDate><guid>https://ampersandart.com/full/chickadee-scratchbord-tutorial-with-brittany-johnson</guid><enclosure url="http://ampersandart.com/files/content/products-videos/BrittanyJohnson_Chickadee_cover.jpg" length="311187" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Ampersand Scratchbord wolf timelapse with Brittany Johnson</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Categories: Step-by-step tutorials, Videos, Scratchboard, Scratchbord</p><p>Follow along with scratchboard artist Brittany Johnson as she creates a wolf from start to finish.</p>]]></description><link>https://ampersandart.com/full/ampersand-scratchbord-wolf-timelapse-with-brittany-johnson</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:43:00 -0600</pubDate><guid>https://ampersandart.com/full/ampersand-scratchbord-wolf-timelapse-with-brittany-johnson</guid><enclosure url="http://ampersandart.com/files/content/products-videos/BrittanyJohnson_wolf_cover.jpg" length="641194" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Brittany Johnson demonstrates how to repair varnish on an Ampersand Scratchbord</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Categories: Videos, Tips & techniques, Scratchboard, Scratchbord</p><p>Have you ever had your varnish get damaged from bubble wrap or paper? Follow along to find out how to repair it!</p>]]></description><link>https://ampersandart.com/full/brittany-johnson-demonstrates-how-to-repair-varnish-on-an-ampersand-scratchbord</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:37:00 -0600</pubDate><guid>https://ampersandart.com/full/brittany-johnson-demonstrates-how-to-repair-varnish-on-an-ampersand-scratchbord</guid><enclosure url="http://ampersandart.com/files/content/products-videos/SB_varnish_repair_cover.png" length="1940694" type="image/png" /></item><item><title>Water based markers on Encausticbord</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Categories: Videos, Encausticbord, Product info.</p><p>Shana Rowe Jackson, AKA Caution Artist at Play demonstrates how perfectly water-based markers work on Ampersand Encausticbord.</p>]]></description><link>https://ampersandart.com/full/water-based-media-on-encausticbord</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:46:00 -0600</pubDate><guid>https://ampersandart.com/full/water-based-media-on-encausticbord</guid><enclosure url="http://ampersandart.com/files/content/tutorials-videos-tips-techniques/videos/EB_markers_cover.jpg" length="1820074" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>DIY faux gilded frame using Encausticbord and R&amp;F metallic encaustic paint</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Categories: Videos, Encausticbord, Encaustic</p><p>Leslie Giuliani demonstrates how to make a faux gilded frame and a painting to put in it with R&amp;F Encaustic Paint and Ampersand Encausticbord.  </p>]]></description><link>https://ampersandart.com/full/make-a-faux-gilded-frame-using-metallic-encaustic</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:28:00 -0600</pubDate><guid>https://ampersandart.com/full/make-a-faux-gilded-frame-using-metallic-encaustic</guid><enclosure url="http://ampersandart.com/files/content/tutorials-videos-tips-techniques/videos/EB_fauxframe_cover.jpg" length="1529150" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Resin dirty pour: DIY Ampersand Claybord Box Kit</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Categories: Videos, Claybord Box Kit, Tips & techniques</p><p>Join Kelly Johnson as she transforms an Ampersand Claybord box into a wintery wonder with a beautiful resin dirty pour technique. </p>]]></description><link>https://ampersandart.com/full/winter-resin-pour-on-claybord-box-kit</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 11:53:00 -0600</pubDate><guid>https://ampersandart.com/full/winter-resin-pour-on-claybord-box-kit</guid><enclosure url="http://ampersandart.com/files/content/tutorials-videos-tips-techniques/videos/KellyJohnson_CB_box_cover.jpg" length="962297" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>How to frame flat panel artwork in a 7/8&#34; Ampersand Floaterframe</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Categories: Videos, Floaterframes, Product info.</p><p>Using riser blocks, artist Chris Breier demonstrates framing flat panel artwork in an Ampersand 7/8" Floaterframe.</p>]]></description><link>https://ampersandart.com/full/using-riser-blocks-with-ampersand-floaterframes</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 10:43:00 -0600</pubDate><guid>https://ampersandart.com/full/using-riser-blocks-with-ampersand-floaterframes</guid><enclosure url="http://ampersandart.com/files/content/tutorials-videos-tips-techniques/floaterframes/ChrisB_FlatPanel_Cover%20copy.jpg" length="614239" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>An exploration of watercolor painting on Aquabord</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Categories: Aquabord, Tips & techniques, Watercolor</p><p>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.</p>]]></description><link>https://ampersandart.com/full/ampersand-aquabord-panels-for-watercolor-with-louise-de-masi</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 09:27:00 -0600</pubDate><guid>https://ampersandart.com/full/ampersand-aquabord-panels-for-watercolor-with-louise-de-masi</guid><enclosure url="http://ampersandart.com/files/content/tutorials-videos-tips-techniques/aquabord/Louise%20De%20Masi/2_LouiseDeMasi_AB.jpeg" length="1694995" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Floaterframes with Dietlind Vander Schaaf</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Categories: Videos, Floaterframes, Product info.</p><p>Dietlind Vander Schaaf shows how Ampersand Floaterframes can transform your art.</p>]]></description><link>https://ampersandart.com/full/floaterframes-with-dietland-vander-schaaf</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2023 14:53:00 -0600</pubDate><guid>https://ampersandart.com/full/floaterframes-with-dietland-vander-schaaf</guid><enclosure url="http://ampersandart.com/files/content/blog/Dietland_cover.jpg" length="507880" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Claybord artist joins Skywalker Ranch Studios residency</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Categories: Acrylics, Claybord, Videos</p><p>Claybord artist Eric Doggett recently became the first artist to join the new artist-in-residence program at Sky Walker Ranch. </p>]]></description><link>https://ampersandart.com/full/claybord-artist-joins-skywalker-ranch-studios-residency</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2023 14:27:00 -0600</pubDate><guid>https://ampersandart.com/full/claybord-artist-joins-skywalker-ranch-studios-residency</guid><enclosure url="http://ampersandart.com/files/content/blog/EricDoggett_cover.jpg" length="379298" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Vic Hollins: Watercolor on Aquabord and Float Mounted on Duoframe</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Categories: Aquabord, Videos, Duoframe, Tips & techniques, Product info.</p><p>Vic Hollins shows us a timelapse of a watercolor and mixed media on Aquabord and then float mounted on a Duoframe.</p>]]></description><link>https://ampersandart.com/full/vic-von-s-watercolor-on-aquabord-and-float-mounted-on-duoframe</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 11:23:00 -0600</pubDate><guid>https://ampersandart.com/full/vic-von-s-watercolor-on-aquabord-and-float-mounted-on-duoframe</guid><enclosure url="http://ampersandart.com/files/content/tutorials-videos-tips-techniques/videos/Duoframes/VicVonS_cover3.jpg" length="1732119" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Vic Hollins: Watercolor on Aquabord</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Categories: Aquabord, Videos</p><p>A quick video of Vic Hollins' watercolor and mixed media technique on Aquabord.</p>]]></description><link>https://ampersandart.com/full/vic-von-s-watercolor-on-aquabord</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 11:04:00 -0600</pubDate><guid>https://ampersandart.com/full/vic-von-s-watercolor-on-aquabord</guid><enclosure url="http://ampersandart.com/files/content/tutorials-videos-tips-techniques/videos/Duoframes/VicVonS_cover2.jpg" length="1228541" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Duoframe Try-on Feature</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Categories: Step-by-step tutorials, Videos, Duoframe, Product info.</p><p>How to use Ampersand's Duoframe try-on feature.</p>]]></description><link>https://ampersandart.com/full/duoframe-try-on-feature</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:42:00 -0600</pubDate><guid>https://ampersandart.com/full/duoframe-try-on-feature</guid><enclosure url="http://ampersandart.com/files/content/tutorials-videos-tips-techniques/videos/Duoframes/TryOn_cover.jpg" length="479222" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Introduction to Duoframes</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Categories: Videos, Duoframe, Product info.</p><p>Watch the Duoframe video to learn why it offers the ultimate versatility and style for framing your artwork.</p>]]></description><link>https://ampersandart.com/full/introduction-to-duoframes</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:29:00 -0600</pubDate><guid>https://ampersandart.com/full/introduction-to-duoframes</guid><enclosure url="http://ampersandart.com/files/content/tutorials-videos-tips-techniques/videos/Duoframes/DF_product%20image.jpg" length="112040" type="image/jpeg" /></item><item><title>Ampersand Duoframe with Chris Breier</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Categories: Step-by-step tutorials, Videos, Duoframe, Product info.</p><p>Chris Breier discusses both ways to use the Duoframe as well as how to attach the hardware.</p>]]></description><link>https://ampersandart.com/full/ampersand-duoframe-with-chris-breier</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:19:00 -0600</pubDate><guid>https://ampersandart.com/full/ampersand-duoframe-with-chris-breier</guid><enclosure url="http://ampersandart.com/files/content/tutorials-videos-tips-techniques/videos/Duoframes/ChrisBreier_cover.jpg" length="724595" type="image/jpeg" /></item></channel></rss>