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Watercolor Travel Kit: What Actually Goes In It (2026)

Watercolor Travel Kit: What Actually Goes In It (2026) Last updated: July 22, 2026 By Lin Wei · Paul Rubens Shop Studio · Updated April 20, 2026 · 11 min... Read more...

How to Use Oil Pastels: A Studio Beginner's Guide That Actually Works (2026)

Watercolor Supplies for Beginners: The Only List You Need (2026)

Watercolor Supplies for Beginners: The Only List You Need (2026) Last updated: July 22, 2026 By Lin Wei · Paul Rubens Shop Studio · Updated April 20, 2026 · 12... Read more...

Gouache vs Acrylic: The Honest Studio Comparison (2026)

Gouache vs Acrylic: The Honest Studio Comparison (2026) Last updated: July 22, 2026. By Lin Wei · Paul Rubens Shop Studio · Updated April 20, 2026 · 11 min read... Read more...

How to Use Oil Pastels: 5 Steps, Easy Ideas & Blending Guide

Learn how to use oil pastels in 5 steps, with easy drawing ideas, blending methods, layering rules, paper tips, and beginner mistakes to avoid. Read more...

Paul Rubens Watercolor Paper — The Complete Guide (100% Cotton, Lab-Tested vs Arches/Fabriano/Strathmore)

100% Cotton Watercolor Paper: When It Matters and When It Does Not

Complete buyer's guide to Paul Rubens watercolor paper: 100% cotton artist-grade quality since 1998, lab-tested against Arches/Fabriano/Strathmore, cold-press vs hot-press, sizes guide, beginner recommendations, and matched paint pairings. Read more...

Best Acrylic Paint Set For Beginners

A beginner-friendly guide to choosing an acrylic paint set, including color count, pigment strength, tubes vs bottles, surfaces, brushes, and what to buy first. Read more...

Watercolor Paper Weight: Which GSM Should You Choose? (2026)

A practical guide to watercolor paper weight, from 90lb practice sheets to 140lb/300gsm cotton paper and heavier 300lb sheets for wet washes. Read more...