The Water-Mixable Oil Painter’s Starter Guide

Water-mixable oil paint is a great solvent-free alternative to the beloved traditional version of the medium. Get all of my supply recommendations, advice and best practice tips to get started!

GET THE GUIDE

Let’s Connect!

I’m an award-winning Canadian artist and graphic designer. When I’m not creating art, I love helping other artists by sharing tips and tricks that have helped me. You can find me on all of my social channels @barbsotiart or check out my past Q&A articles for COLORED PENCIL Magazine or my co-hosting appearances on the Sharpened Artist Colored Pencil Podcast.

Hey, I’m Barb!

2022-09-25 2022-09-25

Can We All Agree to Stop Brand Bashing?

There's a common tactic in marketing where to elevate the brand being promoted they spend most of the time talking about how terrible a competitor brand is by comparison. This brand bashing tactic is also used in political campaigns particularly in the United States and in more recent years in Canada as well. While this may seem to be an effective strategy for companies trying to sell you soap and soft drinks, it's a terrible practice to adopt when it comes to you and your art business.

2022-09-11 2022-09-11

Smart Strategies for Being Self-Employed

2022-08-29 2022-08-29

5 Ways You Can Fail at Customer Service

Any business that relies on customers for their income whether it’s product or service based needs to prioritize its customer experience. Having great customer service is an easy way to set yourself apart from your competition.

2022-08-15 2022-08-15

Use Stickers to Elevate Your Brand

One of the ways that I elevated my professional presence was using beautifully designed printed promotional products. Stickers, in particular, have been one way for me to level up my brand aesthetic without a high cost. Paying attention to the details matters. This solution is an easy way to add that extra touch that you just might need.