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Everything You Need to Know About Easels

Everything You Need to Know About Easels

Joseph Short

One of the most important investments you’ll make as an artist is your easel. Here's some advice before you take the plunge!

Everything You Need to Know About Easels

Joseph Short

One of the most important investments you’ll make as an artist is your easel. Here's some advice before you take the plunge!

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Artist Kim Eshelman sat in front of one of her soft pastel paintings.

Artist Interview: Kim Eshelman

Izzy Latimer

Kim Eshelman is an American contemporary artist of whom specialises in pastel work. Her landscapes are inspired by her hometown in Washington, with references to trees/ponds/skies whilst playing with light....

Artist Interview: Kim Eshelman

Izzy Latimer

Kim Eshelman is an American contemporary artist of whom specialises in pastel work. Her landscapes are inspired by her hometown in Washington, with references to trees/ponds/skies whilst playing with light....

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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

Oil pastels are a unique and vibrant medium in the realm of art, known for their creamy consistency and intense colour pigments. Composed of a blend of non-drying oil and...

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A Beginner’s Guide to Using Oil Pastels

Ellie Jakeman

Oil pastels are a unique and vibrant medium in the realm of art, known for their creamy consistency and intense colour pigments. Composed of a blend of non-drying oil and...

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

A Beginner's 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 Beginner's 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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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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Artist Interview: 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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