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Artist Interviews: Jarvis Brookfield

Artist Interviews: Jarvis Brookfield

Catherine Peters

Jarvis Brookfield studied Fine Art at De Montford University and without previous exposure to art, he was heavily inspired to explore painting as a key medium and discovering his process...

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Artist Interviews: Jarvis Brookfield

Catherine Peters

Jarvis Brookfield studied Fine Art at De Montford University and without previous exposure to art, he was heavily inspired to explore painting as a key medium and discovering his process...

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What is Gouache Paint?

What is Gouache Paint?

Ellie Jakeman

Gouache pronounced 'gwash', is an amazingly versatile water-soluble, water-based painting medium. It has a very similar pigment and binder structure to watercolor paint; a finely ground pigment with a Gum...

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What is Gouache Paint?

Ellie Jakeman

Gouache pronounced 'gwash', is an amazingly versatile water-soluble, water-based painting medium. It has a very similar pigment and binder structure to watercolor paint; a finely ground pigment with a Gum...

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Artist Interview: David Mankin

Artist Interview: David Mankin

Catherine Peters

We talk to David Mankin, a contemporary Artist based in Cornwall, whose work is a direct response to his environment. David explores texture, colour, shape, sound, movement and spaces, communicating a sense...

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Artist Interview: David Mankin

Catherine Peters

We talk to David Mankin, a contemporary Artist based in Cornwall, whose work is a direct response to his environment. David explores texture, colour, shape, sound, movement and spaces, communicating a sense...

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Artist Interview: Habib Hajallie

Artist Interview: Habib Hajallie

Catherine Peters

Habib Hajallie is a multi media artist, living and working in Northwest Kent, currently exploring the use of antique texts and maps as the canvases for his works. Habib talks to us about...

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Artist Interview: Habib Hajallie

Catherine Peters

Habib Hajallie is a multi media artist, living and working in Northwest Kent, currently exploring the use of antique texts and maps as the canvases for his works. Habib talks to us about...

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A Beginner’s Guide to Using Watercolour Brush Pens & Markers

A Beginner’s Guide to Using Watercolour Brush P...

Ellie Jakeman

There are many Watercolour Brush pens/markers on the market and a lot of them perform differently to each other, this can be somewhat confusing for the novice or beginner who...

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A Beginner’s Guide to Using Watercolour Brush Pens & Markers

Ellie Jakeman

There are many Watercolour Brush pens/markers on the market and a lot of them perform differently to each other, this can be somewhat confusing for the novice or beginner who...

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Artist Interview: Lucy Naylor

Artist Interview: Lucy Naylor

Catherine Peters

Lucy Naylor shares with us her inspirations, creative processes and obsession with colour. taking inspiration from Architecture, Lucy works primarily with ceramics and more recently has explored other 3D forms...

Artist Interview: Lucy Naylor

Catherine Peters

Lucy Naylor shares with us her inspirations, creative processes and obsession with colour. taking inspiration from Architecture, Lucy works primarily with ceramics and more recently has explored other 3D forms...

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Artist Interview: Valerie Ellis

Catherine Peters

Valerie Ellis, born in the UK, with many years spent in Australia, Valerie is now residing back in the UK. After spending 20 years as a therapist in Australia, Valerie began rediscovering her artistic talents by teaching...

Artist Interview: Valerie Ellis

Catherine Peters

Valerie Ellis, born in the UK, with many years spent in Australia, Valerie is now residing back in the UK. After spending 20 years as a therapist in Australia, Valerie began rediscovering her artistic talents by teaching...

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Artist Interview: John Charles

Artist Interview: John Charles

Catherine Peters

John Charles is a contemporary artist based in the city of Liverpool, growing up in Kirkby, he was extremely proficient in art and loved it during his time at school,...

Artist Interview: John Charles

Catherine Peters

John Charles is a contemporary artist based in the city of Liverpool, growing up in Kirkby, he was extremely proficient in art and loved it during his time at school,...

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