Finding the best tools, tutorials, and inspiration can be overwhelming for painters. That is why sharing trusted resources is so valuable in our community. Use these Recommend a Resource templates to spark helpful exchanges and make it easy for everyone to benefit from collective knowledge.
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Inviting members to share their favorite resources taps into the power of collective wisdom. When people recommend tools, articles, or videos that genuinely helped them, it builds trust and creates practical value for the group. This approach also lowers the barrier to participation, since recommending a resource is an easy entry point for all types of members.
These posts foster a culture of generosity and continuous learning. As more resources are shared, members feel empowered to contribute and try new things, leading to higher engagement and a stronger sense of community. The simple act of explaining why a resource works well adds a layer of authenticity and encourages thoughtful discussions.
What painting tutorial has made the biggest difference for you Share the link or title.
💡 Example: "What painting tutorial has made the biggest difference for you Share the link or title."
Recommend your favorite brush or tool and tell us why you love it.
💡 Example: "Recommend your favorite brush or tool and tell us why you love it."
Is there a painting podcast or YouTube channel you follow Share a link for us to check out.
💡 Example: "Is there a painting podcast or YouTube channel you follow Share a link for us to check out."
Drop a link to an inspiring artist's website you think everyone should see.
💡 Example: "Drop a link to an inspiring artist's website you think everyone should see."
Share a painting book that helped you level up your skills.
💡 Example: "Share a painting book that helped you level up your skills."
Have you used any painting apps for color mixing or sketching Share your favorite and how you use it.
💡 Example: "Have you used any painting apps for color mixing or sketching Share your favorite and how you use it."
What website do you visit for painting references Share a link or two.
💡 Example: "What website do you visit for painting references Share a link or two."
Recommend a helpful Instagram account for painting tips or inspiration.
💡 Example: "Recommend a helpful Instagram account for painting tips or inspiration."
What is your go-to palette or color mixing guide Share how it helps your process.
💡 Example: "What is your go-to palette or color mixing guide Share how it helps your process."
Is there a painting challenge or hashtag you have joined Share your experience.
💡 Example: "Is there a painting challenge or hashtag you have joined Share your experience."
Share a free online course or workshop that is great for painters.
💡 Example: "Share a free online course or workshop that is great for painters."
What newsletter or blog keeps you inspired about painting Subscribe and share the link.
💡 Example: "What newsletter or blog keeps you inspired about painting Subscribe and share the link."
Which painting supply store offers the best deals Share your favorite shop and why.
💡 Example: "Which painting supply store offers the best deals Share your favorite shop and why."
Found a great video on painting techniques Share it with us.
💡 Example: "Found a great video on painting techniques Share it with us."
What online gallery or portfolio site do you use to showcase your art Share a link.
💡 Example: "What online gallery or portfolio site do you use to showcase your art Share a link."
Recommend a resource for learning about painting composition.
💡 Example: "Recommend a resource for learning about painting composition."
Have you tried any paint brands that surprised you Share your experience.
💡 Example: "Have you tried any paint brands that surprised you Share your experience."
What is the best resource for understanding painting styles or movements Share your pick.
💡 Example: "What is the best resource for understanding painting styles or movements Share your pick."
Share a tip or resource that helped you overcome artist's block.
💡 Example: "Share a tip or resource that helped you overcome artist's block."
What online community or forum do you recommend for connecting with other painters
💡 Example: "What online community or forum do you recommend for connecting with other painters"
Is there a paint mixing tutorial you found super helpful Please share the link.
💡 Example: "Is there a paint mixing tutorial you found super helpful Please share the link."
Share your favorite resource for learning about perspective in painting.
💡 Example: "Share your favorite resource for learning about perspective in painting."
What reference photo site do you use for landscapes Share a link if you can.
💡 Example: "What reference photo site do you use for landscapes Share a link if you can."
Recommend a painting technique video that taught you something new.
💡 Example: "Recommend a painting technique video that taught you something new."
Is there a newsletter that keeps you updated on painting trends Share a signup link.
💡 Example: "Is there a newsletter that keeps you updated on painting trends Share a signup link."
What is your must-read blog or website for painting tips Share the URL.
💡 Example: "What is your must-read blog or website for painting tips Share the URL."
Share a helpful painting resource for absolute beginners.
💡 Example: "Share a helpful painting resource for absolute beginners."
Have you found a resource that helps with painting portraits Please share it.
💡 Example: "Have you found a resource that helps with painting portraits Please share it."
What is the best online store for affordable painting supplies Share your experience.
💡 Example: "What is the best online store for affordable painting supplies Share your experience."
Recommend a painting challenge that helped you grow as an artist.
💡 Example: "Recommend a painting challenge that helped you grow as an artist."
Is there a resource for learning digital painting you would recommend
💡 Example: "Is there a resource for learning digital painting you would recommend"
What brush cleaning hacks or products do you recommend Share your method.
💡 Example: "What brush cleaning hacks or products do you recommend Share your method."
Share a resource that improved your understanding of color theory.
💡 Example: "Share a resource that improved your understanding of color theory."
What online painting community do you visit for feedback on your work
💡 Example: "What online painting community do you visit for feedback on your work"
Recommend a resource for learning about light and shadow in painting.
💡 Example: "Recommend a resource for learning about light and shadow in painting."
Have you read an article that changed your painting process Share it below.
💡 Example: "Have you read an article that changed your painting process Share it below."
What is a must-have painting supply you discovered recently Share a link or name.
💡 Example: "What is a must-have painting supply you discovered recently Share a link or name."
Share a video or article that explains a tricky painting technique.
💡 Example: "Share a video or article that explains a tricky painting technique."
What resource do you use for finding painting competitions or exhibitions
💡 Example: "What resource do you use for finding painting competitions or exhibitions"
Recommend a painting app for tracking your progress or ideas.
💡 Example: "Recommend a painting app for tracking your progress or ideas."
Is there a Facebook group or Discord server you recommend for painters Share the invite link.
💡 Example: "Is there a Facebook group or Discord server you recommend for painters Share the invite link."
Start by posting one of these templates to prompt members to suggest their favorite painting resources. Encourage them to link, mention, or describe how they use the resource in their own practice. Rotate prompts regularly to surface a variety of tools, guides, and inspirations. Consider pinning or collecting the best responses for easy future reference. Always thank contributors to reinforce positive sharing behavior.
Since these templates are designed for all platforms, adapt the format to fit your space. On forums, use threads for ongoing resource lists. On social media, encourage replies or use story features for quick sharing. In group chats or messaging apps, pin key recommendations for easy access.
When creating a Recommend a Resource post for non-toxic oil painting mediums, be specific about your needs—for example, ask members to share experiences with brands like Gamblin's Solvent-Free Gel or walnut oil. Mention the importance of air quality in shared spaces and request feedback on drying times, finish, and compatibility with traditional oil paints. This invites experienced painters to share practical tips relevant to studio safety and workflow.
In your Recommend a Resource post, clarify the type of acrylic work you do (e.g., high-gloss, matte, or mixed-media) and specify concerns like UV protection, yellowing, or ease of application. Ask members to share their go-to brands (such as Golden Polymer Varnish or Liquitex), application tips, and long-term results. This approach attracts responses from artists with direct experience in preserving acrylic works.
Structure your post by explaining your project needs—such as color accuracy for portrait work or landscape palettes—and request sources for high-quality swatch cards or digital tools. Mention specific brands or systems (like Pantone, Daniel Smith, or Munsell) and ask for opinions on their usefulness. This elicits responses from artists invested in color theory and resource sharing.
When posting, specify that you’re interested in brushes optimized for glazing—such as soft squirrel or synthetic blend mops—and mention factors like water retention, control, or brands (e.g., Escoda Reserva, Da Vinci Casaneo). Invite members to discuss their experiences with various shapes and sizes for controlled layering. This draws out nuanced recommendations from seasoned watercolorists.
Detail your interest in contemporary abstract techniques and ask for recommendations of masterclasses or workshops that emphasize topics like gestural mark-making, experimental mediums, or color field theory. Invite feedback on platforms (such as Domestika, Skillshare, or direct artist-run sessions) and request honest assessments of curriculum depth and instructor style to ensure valuable responses.
Clarify that you're seeking suppliers who provide heavy-duty, archival-grade canvas suitable for large-format murals—mentioning specifications like weight (12oz+), priming options (e.g., triple-primed), and roll widths. Ask members about their experiences with durability, shipping reliability, and customer service from specific vendors. This invites practical, experience-based recommendations tailored to professional muralists.
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