by October Gallery
Blend, buff, and clean up with an artist chamois—a piece of porous animal skin that is both supple and absorbent. Unlike paper towels that disintegrate or terry-cloth rags that crust…
Similar to traditional oil paints, water-mixable oils contain a modified oil binder that allows them to be diluted and cleaned up with water. They have a texture and a drying…
Water-mixable oil paints contain a modified oil binder that allows them to be thinned with water. They do not require the use of hazardous solvents, offering a welcome alternative for…
Small hand rollers, also called brayers, are printmaking tools used to thinly apply ink or paint onto a printing surface. Commonly made out of rubber or a synthetic substitute, rollers…
Dying for some quality fabric dye? With these coloring agents you can transform an old garment, create custom textiles, and experiment with color. Try methods such as batik printing, ombre…
Spray paint is a great high-coverage medium for graffiti, mural, and stencil art. But properly prepping your surface can make all the difference between success and failure. Make sure your…
Former MPD officer Derek Chauvin, left, and George Floyd, right, reportedly worked together at the same nightclub. (Photo: Twitter screengrab/the offices of Ben Crump Law) A former Minneapolis nightclub owner…
(Photo by Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images) Many have asked for white allies to speak up in the wake of deaths like Auhmad Aubrey, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd. However, they still…
Breonna Taylor and Kenneth Walker (Credit: Benjamin Crump) The death of Breonna Taylor, an EMT who was fatally shot by police in a “no-knock” raid while she slept in her…
Lori Lightfoot addresses guests after being sworn in as Mayor of Chicago during a ceremony at the Wintrust Arena (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is not…