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A Beginner's Guide to Monoprinting

A Beginner's Guide to Monoprinting

Ellie Jakeman

In this article, we take a look at a variety of techniques used by monoprint artists and provide you with the information you need to find the right tools and...

A Beginner's Guide to Monoprinting

Ellie Jakeman

In this article, we take a look at a variety of techniques used by monoprint artists and provide you with the information you need to find the right tools and...

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What is Tonal Value and the Seven Elements of Art?

What is Tonal Value and the Seven Elements of Art?

Ellie Jakeman

In this blog, we'll explore the Seven Elements of Art and demonstrate how they play a pivotal role in your work, with a particular focus on Tonal Value.

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What is Tonal Value and the Seven Elements of Art?

Ellie Jakeman

In this blog, we'll explore the Seven Elements of Art and demonstrate how they play a pivotal role in your work, with a particular focus on Tonal Value.

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A Beginner's Guide to Pastels

A Beginner's Guide to Pastels

Ellie Jakeman

Have you ever wondered how to use Pastels? Or what kind of Pastel would suit your creative style? We have put this article together to help explain the differences between...

A Beginner's Guide to Pastels

Ellie Jakeman

Have you ever wondered how to use Pastels? Or what kind of Pastel would suit your creative style? We have put this article together to help explain the differences between...

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A Beginner’s Guide to Water-Mixable Oil Paints

A Beginner’s Guide to Water-Mixable Oil Paints

Ellie Jakeman

If you love the richness of oil paints but dislike the mess and fumes of traditional oils, water-mixable oil paints might be your perfect solution! This guide will help you...

A Beginner’s Guide to Water-Mixable Oil Paints

Ellie Jakeman

If you love the richness of oil paints but dislike the mess and fumes of traditional oils, water-mixable oil paints might be your perfect solution! This guide will help you...

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How to Seal and Gesso a Wooden Panel

How to Seal and Gesso a Wooden Panel

Ellie Jakeman

Planning to work with wooden panels? In this article, we explore how to seal and gesso this unique surface for painting, using our own Wooden Panels as example!

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How to Seal and Gesso a Wooden Panel

Ellie Jakeman

Planning to work with wooden panels? In this article, we explore how to seal and gesso this unique surface for painting, using our own Wooden Panels as example!

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How to Paint Trees with Watercolours Using a Limited Colour Palette

How to Paint Trees with Watercolours Using a Li...

Ellie Jakeman

Trees have been the theme and inspiration for artists over many decades! What could be more satisfying than capturing the natural beauty and splendour of a tree or collection of...

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How to Paint Trees with Watercolours Using a Limited Colour Palette

Ellie Jakeman

Trees have been the theme and inspiration for artists over many decades! What could be more satisfying than capturing the natural beauty and splendour of a tree or collection of...

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How to Choose the Right Sketchbook for You

How to Choose the Right Sketchbook for You

Ellie Jakeman

In this blog we will help you choose the right Sketchbook for your style, medium and purpose. Many artists rely on their sketchbooks for capturing the many facets of their creative...

How to Choose the Right Sketchbook for You

Ellie Jakeman

In this blog we will help you choose the right Sketchbook for your style, medium and purpose. Many artists rely on their sketchbooks for capturing the many facets of their creative...

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Famous Sketchbooks from History

Famous Sketchbooks from History

Ellie Jakeman

Sketchbooks are one of the most important parts of an artist's tool kit! In this blog, we'll explore how some of history's greatest artists used them as a testing ground...

Famous Sketchbooks from History

Ellie Jakeman

Sketchbooks are one of the most important parts of an artist's tool kit! In this blog, we'll explore how some of history's greatest artists used them as a testing ground...

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