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What Gold is Gold?

What Gold is Gold?

Ellie Jakeman

In this blog we look at the colour gold from an artist's perspective and discuss what gold is available to us as a fine art medium.

What Gold is Gold?

Ellie Jakeman

In this blog we look at the colour gold from an artist's perspective and discuss what gold is available to us as a fine art medium.

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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.

Beginners guide to using PanPastels

Ellie Jakeman

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

Beginners guide to using 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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Open sketchbooks with drawings studies and drawings of bottles by Ellie Jakeman. Derwent Graphic pencils scattered over the pages.

Derwent Drawing Tools Explained: A Beginner’s G...

Ellie Jakeman

In this article we look at Derwent fantastic range of graphite pencils, charcoal, and sketching pencils.

Derwent Drawing Tools Explained: A Beginner’s Guide to Graphite, Charcoal & S...

Ellie Jakeman

In this article we look at Derwent fantastic range of graphite pencils, charcoal, and sketching pencils.

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The ARTdiscount Guide to Pencil Lead

The ARTdiscount Guide to Pencil Lead

Ellie Jakeman

These are crucial first questions to ask when looking for the right pencils. There are so many different types of pencils to use and understanding which ones will work for your projects will save...

The ARTdiscount Guide to Pencil Lead

Ellie Jakeman

These are crucial first questions to ask when looking for the right pencils. There are so many different types of pencils to use and understanding which ones will work for your projects will save...

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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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How to Stretch Watercolour Paper : A Beginner's Guide:

How to Stretch Watercolour Paper : A Beginner's...

Ellie Jakeman

Stretching watercolour paper is a technique used to prevent your paper warping or cockling. Unstretched paper that is less than 200lb or 425gsm may move and create hills and valleys...

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How to Stretch Watercolour Paper : A Beginner's Guide:

Ellie Jakeman

Stretching watercolour paper is a technique used to prevent your paper warping or cockling. Unstretched paper that is less than 200lb or 425gsm may move and create hills and valleys...

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A Beginner’s Guide to Using Watercolour Pencils

A Beginner’s Guide to Using Watercolour Pencils

Ellie Jakeman

MATERIALS & TECHNIQUES Watercolour pencils differ greatly from non-watercolour pencils. The difference is in the binder that holds the pigment. Whereas normal coloured pencils have a waxy or oil based...

A Beginner’s Guide to Using Watercolour Pencils

Ellie Jakeman

MATERIALS & TECHNIQUES Watercolour pencils differ greatly from non-watercolour pencils. The difference is in the binder that holds the pigment. Whereas normal coloured pencils have a waxy or oil based...

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Painting of a colourful fish created by using ARTdiscount Acrylic paints

ARTdiscount Acrylic Paint

Ellie Jakeman

Developed by Experts, Made for Artists At ARTdiscount, we believe that creating art should be an inspiring, accessible, and high-quality experience for every artist—whether you're just starting out or are...

ARTdiscount Acrylic Paint

Ellie Jakeman

Developed by Experts, Made for Artists At ARTdiscount, we believe that creating art should be an inspiring, accessible, and high-quality experience for every artist—whether you're just starting out or are...

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