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A set of half pan watercolours but focusing on the colour green.

What Green is Green?

Ellie Jakeman

In this article we look at the colour Green! An amazingly versatile colour that has so many associations to our beautiful planet and the natural world.

What Green is Green?

Ellie Jakeman

In this article we look at the colour Green! An amazingly versatile colour that has so many associations to our beautiful planet and the natural world.

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Painted Bee sitting on top of a clover blossom created on Hahnemuhle post card watercolour paper, surrounded by Hahnemuhle postcard tins

Hahnemühle Vegan Artist Papers: The Perfect Cho...

Ellie Jakeman

In this blog, we delve into the world of fine art papers and shine a spotlight on one of the most respected names in the industry: Hahnemühle. 

Hahnemühle Vegan Artist Papers: The Perfect Choice for Eco-Conscious Artists

Ellie Jakeman

In this blog, we delve into the world of fine art papers and shine a spotlight on one of the most respected names in the industry: Hahnemühle. 

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Vegan Art Supplies

Vegan-Friendly Art Supplies

Ellie Jakeman

Not that long ago companies didn't have traceability in their own supply chains, and they were not proactive about sustainability, thankfully that is changing!  Many companies are now contributing to a...

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Vegan-Friendly Art Supplies

Ellie Jakeman

Not that long ago companies didn't have traceability in their own supply chains, and they were not proactive about sustainability, thankfully that is changing!  Many companies are now contributing to a...

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A Guide to Using Wooden Panels with Oils, Acrylics, Gouache, and Fine Liners

A Guide to Using Wooden Panels with Oils, Acryl...

Ellie Jakeman

Wood Panels have been used as a support for paintings by artists for centuries, however the advantage of having an additional deep cradle attached at the back of the board...

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A Guide to Using Wooden Panels with Oils, Acrylics, Gouache, and Fine Liners

Ellie Jakeman

Wood Panels have been used as a support for paintings by artists for centuries, however the advantage of having an additional deep cradle attached at the back of the board...

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How to Seal and Gesso a Wooden Panel

How to Seal and Gesso a Wooden Panel

Ellie Jakeman

'Glue Gesso' or "Italian Gesso" commonly known as Traditional gesso contains rabbit skin glue, chalk and white pigment. Some artists still use this gesso ground, mainly professional artists. Thankfully we...

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How to Seal and Gesso a Wooden Panel

Ellie Jakeman

'Glue Gesso' or "Italian Gesso" commonly known as Traditional gesso contains rabbit skin glue, chalk and white pigment. Some artists still use this gesso ground, mainly professional artists. Thankfully we...

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What Is Screen Printing? Understanding Serigraphy and Silk Screen Techniques

What Is Screen Printing? Understanding Serigrap...

Ellie Jakeman

Screen printing is a method of printing images or patterns onto fabric, paper or canvas using a wooden or metal screen with an ultra fine mesh fabric stretched over the...

What Is Screen Printing? Understanding Serigraphy and Silk Screen Techniques

Ellie Jakeman

Screen printing is a method of printing images or patterns onto fabric, paper or canvas using a wooden or metal screen with an ultra fine mesh fabric stretched over the...

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Multiple Mini canvases, each one painted with an image illustrating the 12 days of Christmas.

Let's get Christmas Crafting. The 12 Days of Ch...

Ellie Jakeman

This year we created the 12 Days of Christmas on our mini canvas which would make an ideal gift or to keep for yourself on display.

Let's get Christmas Crafting. The 12 Days of Christmas.

Ellie Jakeman

This year we created the 12 Days of Christmas on our mini canvas which would make an ideal gift or to keep for yourself on display.

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Lots of black artists products scattered on a white desk. Bottles of black ink, tubes of black paint,

Paint it Black

Ellie Jakeman

Black paint often takes a back seat to vibrant reds, blues, and yellows in discussions about colour theory. However, for many artists, black is an indispensable hue, rich with potential...

Paint it Black

Ellie Jakeman

Black paint often takes a back seat to vibrant reds, blues, and yellows in discussions about colour theory. However, for many artists, black is an indispensable hue, rich with potential...

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