The Hues Journal

If you've ever looked at a class supply list and wondered, "What is Conté?" you're not alone. It's one of the questions we're asked often at Hues. Conté isn't quite charcoal, graphite or pastel. Instead, it's a unique drawing material with a fascinating history that stretches back more than two centuries and an inventor whose work changed the way artists draw forever.

Part Two of the "Oh My God... I Love Paper" series.

Sometimes it isn't the glitzy, glamorous pigments or brilliant colours that deserve the most admiration.

Sometimes it's the quiet, foundational things.

You know...Like trees….Or paper.

At Hues Art Supply, one of the most common things we hear is:

"I'm hard on my brushes—they never seem to last very long."

Sometimes that's true. Brushes are tools, and eventually they wear out. But with a few simple habits, most artists can get significantly more life from their favourite brushes.

Whether you paint with watercolours, acrylics, oils, or mixed media, proper brush care will save you money and improve your painting experience.