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Pan Pastel warm colours set out on a desk with Sofft sponge applicators in front of a pastel painting of a landscape.

A Beginner's Guide to PanPastels

Ellie Jakeman

Read more about PanPastels on our blog to discover how this innovative medium is revolutionising traditional pastel art techniques.

A Beginner's Guide to PanPastels

Ellie Jakeman

Read more about PanPastels on our blog to discover how this innovative medium is revolutionising traditional pastel art techniques.

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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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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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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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EPISODE 8 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creating a landscape in Watercolour'

EPISODE 8 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creati...

Ellie Jakeman

  Our final episode brings together all the techniques showcased over the last 7 episodes along with new techniques, to conclude with a final piece.

EPISODE 8 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creating a landscape in Watercolour'

Ellie Jakeman

  Our final episode brings together all the techniques showcased over the last 7 episodes along with new techniques, to conclude with a final piece.

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EPISODE 2 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creating a Colour Chart'

EPISODE 2 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creati...

Ellie Jakeman

  Craft a colour chart for your watercolour sets; it's an invaluable painting tool. This chart acts as a ready reference, a catalogue of colours at your fingertips, especially since...

EPISODE 2 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creating a Colour Chart'

Ellie Jakeman

  Craft a colour chart for your watercolour sets; it's an invaluable painting tool. This chart acts as a ready reference, a catalogue of colours at your fingertips, especially since...

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A Beginner's Guide to Stretching Watercolour Paper

A Beginner's Guide to Stretching Watercolour Paper

Ellie Jakeman

In this How-To guide, we'll take a look at how to stretch your own watercolour paper to ensure it gives you the optimal performance while painting!

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A Beginner's Guide to Stretching Watercolour Paper

Ellie Jakeman

In this How-To guide, we'll take a look at how to stretch your own watercolour paper to ensure it gives you the optimal performance while painting!

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