Here — in broad strokes — is The Art League guide to paintbrushes.

What’s that Wednesday: Mahl Sticks

A Mahl stick is a tool that can be placed across a painting to steady a painter’s hand or to provide protection against the dreaded "palm touchdown."

Tortillons, Explained

There are lots of cool things in art supply stores, including a fair number that might make you wonder, "what's that for?"

Here — in broad strokes — is The Art League guide to paintbrushes.

“Every child is an artist,” Pablo Picasso said. “The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” Problem solved!

Next Saturday is the second Art Materials Market at the Torpedo Factory, a place for artists to sell unwanted art supplies and buy from others.