My Review of Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Sets

Originally submitted at Jerry's Artarama Art Supplies

BASICS® Acrylic Color is developed for students and artists that need dependable quality at an economical price. Liquitex Basics Acrylic Colors have heavy viscosity allowing for thick oil-like painting, while retaining peaks and brush marks. With great coverage, all colors dry to a satin finis...

Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Sets

Great for beginners

By yarntales painting from upstate NY on 4/9/2013

 

4out of 5

Pros: Fun, Creative

Cons: Overall good value

Best Uses: Art

Describe Yourself: Artist

Was this a gift?: No

For a beginner this is a great deal. You get everything you need to start painting. Paints, boards, brushes and even a step by step guide for painting.
For me the only drawback was that the tubes of paint were smaller than their "normal" size. But overall I am very happy with the product and have been using them.

(legalese)

My Review of Bob Ross Brush Cleaning Products

Originally submitted at Jerry's Artarama Art Supplies

This three-part system includes a 1/2 gallon container of odorless thinner, a brush cleaning screen and a brush beater rack for big brush drying. Both are made of soft vinyl coated metal. All items available separately or in the Brush Cleaning System kit.Bucket and Screen Set - This ample size buck...

Bob Ross Brush Cleaning Products

Cleaning Made Easy

By yarntales painting from upstate NY on 4/9/2013

 

5out of 5

Pros: Easy to use

Cons: Good value

Best Uses: Art

Was this a gift?: No

I have the brush beater rack and the cleaner screen. The screen makes it easy to get the paint out of the bristles. The beater rack gets the odorless paint thinner out of the bristles to dry faster.
I like it that it makes cleanup easier. I didn't care for oil paints as much at first because of the mess. These items keep the mess down to a minimum.

(legalese)

My Review of Everlast Wood Painting Panels

Originally submitted at Jerry's Artarama Art Supplies

Everlast canvas covered panels are made without compromise to insure long lasting quality. The wood core, adhesive and primer are totally acid-free to insure archival quality for fine artworks. Everlast features premium 8 oz 100% cotton that is double primed to take all media very well. The lovely ...

Everlast Wood Painting Panels

No Happy Clouds Here

By yarntales painter from upstate NY on 4/9/2013

 

1out of 5

Pros: Shoddily Made

Cons: Poor Quality

Best Uses: Practice

Describe Yourself: Artist

Primary use: Personal

Was this a gift?: No

I planned to use the products to paint nice scenes that could be mailed easily.
The price was the good thing about them, although I did have to buy 12 packs to get the good price.
What was NOT good was the way they were made. The canvas was not straight on most of the boards. Some of the boards had bumps on them. Some of the corners were not covered with canvas, and you could see the "board" beneath.
I was taught to "waste not, want not" so I will use them all, but more for practice. I am hoping I can give them away. Fortunately most of my non-artsy friends are easy to impress.

(legalese)