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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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Let's Get Festival Ready!

Let's Get Festival Ready!

Ellie Jakeman

In this article we are going to look at all the products we sell on our online shop which can help you personalise your clothing and accessories to stand out in...

Let's Get Festival Ready!

Ellie Jakeman

In this article we are going to look at all the products we sell on our online shop which can help you personalise your clothing and accessories to stand out in...

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Let's Get Festival Ready Part 2

Let's Get Festival Ready Part 2

Ellie Jakeman

There is sooo much inspiration out there on the high street, this year's fashion trends include back to the late 90’s and early 2000s with the latest Y2K fashion hits,...

Let's Get Festival Ready Part 2

Ellie Jakeman

There is sooo much inspiration out there on the high street, this year's fashion trends include back to the late 90’s and early 2000s with the latest Y2K fashion hits,...

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Creating festival accessories- Part 3

Creating festival accessories- Part 3

Ellie Jakeman

Now that you have created your festival wellies, who doesn't want a coordinating tote bag and water bottle! The flexibility of the products you have bought will allow you to work...

Creating festival accessories- Part 3

Ellie Jakeman

Now that you have created your festival wellies, who doesn't want a coordinating tote bag and water bottle! The flexibility of the products you have bought will allow you to work...

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Embroidered  swallow drawing in an embroidery hoop with a waterbrush wetting an area coloured in with Inktense pencils.

Incredible Inktense! Crafting and Creating with...

Ellie Jakeman

We explored the vibrant world of textile art using a blend of traditional techniques and innovative materials like Inktense pencils, blocks, and paints. Join us as we delve into the...

Incredible Inktense! Crafting and Creating with Derwent Inktense blocks and p...

Ellie Jakeman

We explored the vibrant world of textile art using a blend of traditional techniques and innovative materials like Inktense pencils, blocks, and paints. Join us as we delve into the...

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Examples of fabrics painted with Derwent Inktense pencils, paints and blocks. Leaves, birds and a tie dye sample.

Incredible Inktense! Crafting & Creating with D...

Ellie Jakeman

In this blog, we’ll explore why Inktense pencils and blocks are an exceptional choice for bringing your fabric creations to life, whether you’re customising clothing, designing home décor, or crafting...

Incredible Inktense! Crafting & Creating with Derwent Inktense Blocks, Paints...

Ellie Jakeman

In this blog, we’ll explore why Inktense pencils and blocks are an exceptional choice for bringing your fabric creations to life, whether you’re customising clothing, designing home décor, or crafting...

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Amy Tomlinson, Blackpool based artist stood next to her painted elephant sculpture entitled  'The Clown'.

Artist Interview: Amy Tomlinson

Izzy Latimer

Amy Tomlinson is a Blackpool based artist of whom was involved in Elmer's Big Parade Blackpool with her creation 'The clown'! Amy has recently graduated from Huddersfield University with a...

Artist Interview: Amy Tomlinson

Izzy Latimer

Amy Tomlinson is a Blackpool based artist of whom was involved in Elmer's Big Parade Blackpool with her creation 'The clown'! Amy has recently graduated from Huddersfield University with a...

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 Painted yellow primrose flowers on Hahnemuhle Sugar Cane watercolour paper.

Exploring the Benefits of Hahnemühle Watercolou...

Ellie Jakeman

For many years, Hahnemühle has been consistently working towards finding more environmentally friendly and sustainable ways to produce paper. In this article, we explore the key features and advantages of...

Exploring the Benefits of Hahnemühle Watercolour paper

Ellie Jakeman

For many years, Hahnemühle has been consistently working towards finding more environmentally friendly and sustainable ways to produce paper. In this article, we explore the key features and advantages of...

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