Tutorials & tips - Ampersand Art

Oil pastel on Pastelbord with Leo Rebolledo

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.

How to choose and prepare the best substrate for encaustic painting

Encaustic painter Ruth Maude breaks down the steps for choosing and preparing your panels for encaustic painting.

Unboxing Ampersand Claybord with Linda Kemp

Linda Kemp unboxing Ampersand Claybord and explaining why she loves to use it for her acrylic paintings.

Demonstration of different media and techniques on Claybord with Shana Rowe Jackson

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.

Tips and techniques for stunning floral paintings

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.

Four benefits of Ampersand cradled panels by Chris Breier

Artist Chris Breier demonstrates the benefits of cradled Ampersand Panels

How to make canvas panels with Ampersand panels by Chris Breier

Artist Chris Breier shares detailed instructions on how to mount canvas to Ampersand Gessobord and Hardbord panels.

Scratchboard tools tutorial with Brittany Johnson

Artist Brittany Johnson demonstrates her favorite tools to use with Ampersand Scratchbord

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!

Resin dirty pour: DIY Ampersand Claybord Box Kit

Join Kelly Johnson as she transforms an Ampersand Claybord box into a wintery wonder with a beautiful resin dirty pour technique.

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.