Affiliate Disclosure
Last Updated: September 2026
In compliance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines and international advertising transparency standards, this page provides complete transparency regarding how Pintado.org earns revenue and maintains its free art tools.
1. Reader-Supported Studio
Pintado is dedicated to keeping its browser art tools 100% free and accessible to all artists without mandatory subscriptions or paywalls. To offset server hosting, domain fees, and continuous development costs, we may occasionally partner with art supply retailers, book publishers, and equipment manufacturers.
2. How Affiliate Links Work
Some of the links on our website (particularly in tutorial equipment recommendations, book reviews, or easel guides) are “affiliate links.” This means that if you click on the link and purchase an item, Pintado may receive a small affiliate commission directly from the retailer.
This commission comes at zero additional cost to you. You pay the exact same price as any other customer. In some cases, our retailer partnerships may even provide discounted pricing or special offers for Pintado readers.
3. Editorial Independence
Our recommendations are based strictly on genuine artistic utility, quality of pigments, durability of papers, and pedagogical value. We do not accept paid placements to falsely endorse subpar supplies. If an art product does not meet our studio standards, we do not recommend it.
4. Questions?
If you have any questions regarding our affiliate relationships or specific supply recommendations, please feel free to reach out via our Contact page.