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Illustrator Dave Bain on Staying Inspired and Creating Memorable Murals

Artist Interview: Illustrator Dave Bain on Crea...

Joseph Short

Dave Bain is an illustrator and muralist who specialises in creating colourful artwork across a variety of industries, alongside a range of wonderfully distinct and vibrant murals. We recently had...

Artist Interview: Illustrator Dave Bain on Creating Memorable Murals

Joseph Short

Dave Bain is an illustrator and muralist who specialises in creating colourful artwork across a variety of industries, alongside a range of wonderfully distinct and vibrant murals. We recently had...

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EPISODE 7 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creating Watercolour Textures'

EPISODE 7 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creati...

Ellie Jakeman

Our episode shows you how to create texture using non-specialist supplies such as sponges, rock salt and clingfilm.

EPISODE 7 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creating Watercolour Textures'

Ellie Jakeman

Our episode shows you how to create texture using non-specialist supplies such as sponges, rock salt and clingfilm.

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Autumn Painting Ideas: Fun Crafts and Art Projects for Half-Term Break

Autumn Painting Ideas: Fun Crafts and Art Proje...

Ellie Jakeman

For this article you need to get your wellies and warm coats on before the paint brushes come out! 

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Autumn Painting Ideas: Fun Crafts and Art Projects for Half-Term Break

Ellie Jakeman

For this article you need to get your wellies and warm coats on before the paint brushes come out! 

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A guide to oil painting drying times

A Guide to Oil Paint Drying Times

Ellie Jakeman

Understanding drying times for oil colour. Explore the nuances of oil paint drying times by delving into our insightful blog.  

A Guide to Oil Paint Drying Times

Ellie Jakeman

Understanding drying times for oil colour. Explore the nuances of oil paint drying times by delving into our insightful blog.  

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Newton's colour wheel. Two Colour wheels created using watercolour paints illustrating, warm and cool colours.

A beginners guide; How to use a colour wheel? -...

Ellie Jakeman

This blog aims to clarify why an informed approach to colour mixing will enhance your paintings so you can create more of a convincing, realistic or fantasy landscape, seascape or...

A beginners guide; How to use a colour wheel? - ‘Colouring the Nation’

Ellie Jakeman

This blog aims to clarify why an informed approach to colour mixing will enhance your paintings so you can create more of a convincing, realistic or fantasy landscape, seascape or...

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The story of Sennelier

The story of Sennelier

Ellie Jakeman

Sennelier was founded by Gustave Sennelier, a devoted chemist back in 1887. His legacy for quality and producing colours that only contain the highest quality pigments is still upheld today. 

The story of Sennelier

Ellie Jakeman

Sennelier was founded by Gustave Sennelier, a devoted chemist back in 1887. His legacy for quality and producing colours that only contain the highest quality pigments is still upheld today. 

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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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Gallery Frames

How can I use Gallery Frames?

Ellie Jakeman

Framing your artwork is a huge consideration and can dramatically change the aesthetic of a painting, print or photograph. Some paintings don’t need a frame, and some will benefit from...

How can I use Gallery Frames?

Ellie Jakeman

Framing your artwork is a huge consideration and can dramatically change the aesthetic of a painting, print or photograph. Some paintings don’t need a frame, and some will benefit from...

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