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Set of of Isomars canva oil pastels set out on a desk with a drawing of a ballet dancer.

A Beginner’s Guide to Using Oil Pastels

Ellie Jakeman

Discover the vibrant world of oil pastels, prized for their creamy texture and intense pigments, offering endless possibilities for blending and layering on diverse surfaces. Whether you are a seasoned...

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A Beginner’s Guide to Using Oil Pastels

Ellie Jakeman

Discover the vibrant world of oil pastels, prized for their creamy texture and intense pigments, offering endless possibilities for blending and layering on diverse surfaces. Whether you are a seasoned...

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Derwent pastel pencils laid out on top of a pastel drawing inspired by Claude Monet.

A beginners guide to using Pastel Pencils

Ellie Jakeman

In previous articles we have discussed soft pastels as a versatile and vibrant medium. In this article we will focus on discussing pastel pencils, which are often used in conjunction...

A beginners guide to using Pastel Pencils

Ellie Jakeman

In previous articles we have discussed soft pastels as a versatile and vibrant medium. In this article we will focus on discussing pastel pencils, which are often used in conjunction...

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Abeginners guide to using soft pastels

A Beginner’s Guide to Using Soft Pastels

Ellie Jakeman

Soft pastels are a delightful medium cherished by beginner's and seasoned artists alike for their versatility and forgiving nature. In this post, we will delve into the basics of soft...

A Beginner’s Guide to Using Soft Pastels

Ellie Jakeman

Soft pastels are a delightful medium cherished by beginner's and seasoned artists alike for their versatility and forgiving nature. In this post, we will delve into the basics of soft...

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Phoebe Dee illustration of a big orange cat.

Artist Interview: Phoebe Dee

Izzy Latimer

Phoebe Dee is an emerging Freelance Illustrator who is based in Brighton, England. Within her work she specialises in pastels, creating playful character designs! She graduated in 2023 with a...

Artist Interview: Phoebe Dee

Izzy Latimer

Phoebe Dee is an emerging Freelance Illustrator who is based in Brighton, England. Within her work she specialises in pastels, creating playful character designs! She graduated in 2023 with a...

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Artist Yin Wang stood in front of two pieces of artwork.

Artist Interview: Yin Wang

Izzy Latimer

Yin Wang is a figurative and portrait artist born in Nanjing China and currently based in London. Within her practice she primarily works with Watercolour, oil and Gouache and explores...

Artist Interview: Yin Wang

Izzy Latimer

Yin Wang is a figurative and portrait artist born in Nanjing China and currently based in London. Within her practice she primarily works with Watercolour, oil and Gouache and explores...

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Artist Mark Burrell sat in his studio surrounded by his artwork.

Artist Interview: Mark Burrell

Izzy Latimer

Mark Burrell is an English artist whose work is focused around the found object. He earned a BA in Fine Art from Leeds Polytechnic and a Masters Degree in Fine...

Artist Interview: Mark Burrell

Izzy Latimer

Mark Burrell is an English artist whose work is focused around the found object. He earned a BA in Fine Art from Leeds Polytechnic and a Masters Degree in Fine...

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Ink based black and white illustrations by artist Johanna Springer

Artist Interview: Johanna Springer

Izzy Latimer

Johanna Springer is a freelance Illustrator located in Germany who specialises in ink based illustration with using traditional and digital methods. Her biggest inspiration is nature and Japanese traditional clothing,...

Artist Interview: Johanna Springer

Izzy Latimer

Johanna Springer is a freelance Illustrator located in Germany who specialises in ink based illustration with using traditional and digital methods. Her biggest inspiration is nature and Japanese traditional clothing,...

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Creative Iz Durose stood in her studio.

Artist Interview: Pot Bound

Izzy Latimer

Iz Durose is a local creative of whom owns and runs 'Pot Bound', a retail space that features houseplants, bespoke painted pots and local artist's work. Iz also delves into...

Artist Interview: Pot Bound

Izzy Latimer

Iz Durose is a local creative of whom owns and runs 'Pot Bound', a retail space that features houseplants, bespoke painted pots and local artist's work. Iz also delves into...

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