Acrylic paint, derived from plastic components such as oil, was developed in the 1940s for industrial use, that is, for covering interiors and exteriors of buildings. Artists began to use acrylic as a way to explore their technical capabilities, because due to the aqueous form of the paint, it is feasible to interact with other means and plastic techniques, thus introducing the possibility of producing works of mixed techniques.Do you want to take your first steps in the world of acrylic? In this article we have collected some hints and tips to help you get familiar with the necessary materials...

The world of online courses is experiencing tremendous growth right now. Now there are numerous free courses offered by institutions and universities that give you the opportunity to learn without having to leave your home.Are you interested in knowing more about art, but don't know where to start? There are several free courses on this motto, so to help you, P55 has compiled ten courses on different topics.

P55 is a Marketplace dedicated toArt which provides a free service to its suppliers to sell their works without leaving home. The platform's mission is to revolutionize access to Art and make it available to everyone through the online store and weekly auctions.From classical to contemporary art, with around 500 authors, this platform stands out from the rest for one reason: all pieces come from professionals, be they artists or gallery owners. In a digital age, how does this online platform make the art market more accessible?

Smooth and with a light tone, watercolor is a painting technique present in the history of art, from the Paleolithic period to the present day. Over the centuries, various artists such as Tadio Gaddi, Albrecht Dürer, Van Dyck and William Turner have created smooth, transparent patches of color on paper by blending extremely ground pigments, incorporated with gum arabic and water. Learning to paint in watercolor can be a complex process when we ask ourselves about the materials and techniques we should use. In order to help in this initial phase, we have gathered basic tips and techniques for those...