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Iain Williams

Artist Interview: Iain Willams

Catherine Peters

Iain Williams, a Blackpool based Artist who explores the abstract image and mark-making within an expressionistic form, Iain has created his own bold visual language and motifs, referencing urban links...

Artist Interview: Iain Willams

Catherine Peters

Iain Williams, a Blackpool based Artist who explores the abstract image and mark-making within an expressionistic form, Iain has created his own bold visual language and motifs, referencing urban links...

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PanPastels with supporting art materials

Getting Started with PanPastels: A Beginner’s G...

Ben Platt

  PanPastels were conceived of by Bernadette Ward & Ladd Forsline, who were interested in reinventing the way artists approached pastels. In their own words;“The idea behind the development of PanPastel...

Getting Started with PanPastels: A Beginner’s Guide

Ben Platt

  PanPastels were conceived of by Bernadette Ward & Ladd Forsline, who were interested in reinventing the way artists approached pastels. In their own words;“The idea behind the development of PanPastel...

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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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Popular culture influence on the art world

Popular culture influence on the art world

Catherine Peters

 We take a dive into the increase of interest in pop culture and more importantly the effect that is having on the art world. Is Art now more or less...

Popular culture influence on the art world

Catherine Peters

 We take a dive into the increase of interest in pop culture and more importantly the effect that is having on the art world. Is Art now more or less...

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Artist Interview: Jenny Steele

Artist Interview: Jenny Steele

Catherine Peters

Jenny Steele is a Scottish artist currently based in Manchester, UK whose practice is motivated by 20th century architecture and design producing site-specific artwork, textiles, sculpture, printmaking and events. Jenny explores the...

Artist Interview: Jenny Steele

Catherine Peters

Jenny Steele is a Scottish artist currently based in Manchester, UK whose practice is motivated by 20th century architecture and design producing site-specific artwork, textiles, sculpture, printmaking and events. Jenny explores the...

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Raw pigments

Understanding Pigments: The Nitty-Gritty on Colour

Ben Platt

Pigment, not what you would get if you made a pig out of cement, but it is instead the light reflecting particles used as the colourant in paints. As long...

Understanding Pigments: The Nitty-Gritty on Colour

Ben Platt

Pigment, not what you would get if you made a pig out of cement, but it is instead the light reflecting particles used as the colourant in paints. As long...

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What Do You Ink? A Guide to Artist Inks

What Do You Ink? A Guide to Artist Inks

Ben Platt

Ink is a solution an incredible medium which encompasses the practices of calligraphy, printing and illustration. In this article we will explain the brands of inks we have available and the particular qualities...

What Do You Ink? A Guide to Artist Inks

Ben Platt

Ink is a solution an incredible medium which encompasses the practices of calligraphy, printing and illustration. In this article we will explain the brands of inks we have available and the particular qualities...

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An Introduction to Paint Pens

An Introduction to Paint Pens

Ben Platt

The humble paint pen has been with us for years and their popularity and reach amongst artists continues to grow. From street artists to fine artists, paint pens are a...

An Introduction to Paint Pens

Ben Platt

The humble paint pen has been with us for years and their popularity and reach amongst artists continues to grow. From street artists to fine artists, paint pens are a...

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