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Artist Interview: Phoebe Dee

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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What Mediums Can I Use On Black Paper?

What Mediums Can I Use On Black Paper?

Ellie Jakeman

Have you ever wondered what medium you could use on black paper? Do you have an array of unused fluorescent markers, neon, coloured pencils, metallic paints, or pastels just bursting...

What Mediums Can I Use On Black Paper?

Ellie Jakeman

Have you ever wondered what medium you could use on black paper? Do you have an array of unused fluorescent markers, neon, coloured pencils, metallic paints, or pastels just bursting...

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Image of a large landscape mural created by Ellie Jakeman, mountains, valley, trees waterfall and a lake.

Galeria Acrylic Paints From Miniature to Mural

Ellie Jakeman

Accessible for All Creatives Winsor & Newton designed Galeria to be an inclusive range—offering professional quality pigments and performance at a student price point. This makes it a perfect choice...

Galeria Acrylic Paints From Miniature to Mural

Ellie Jakeman

Accessible for All Creatives Winsor & Newton designed Galeria to be an inclusive range—offering professional quality pigments and performance at a student price point. This makes it a perfect choice...

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EPISODE 8 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creating a landscape in Watercolour'

EPISODE 8 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creati...

Ellie Jakeman

  Our final episode brings together all the techniques showcased over the last 7 episodes along with new techniques, to conclude with a final piece.

EPISODE 8 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creating a landscape in Watercolour'

Ellie Jakeman

  Our final episode brings together all the techniques showcased over the last 7 episodes along with new techniques, to conclude with a final piece.

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EPISODE 7 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creating Watercolour Textures'

EPISODE 7 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creati...

Ellie Jakeman

Our episode shows you how to create texture using non-specialist supplies such as sponges, rock salt and clingfilm.

EPISODE 7 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creating Watercolour Textures'

Ellie Jakeman

Our episode shows you how to create texture using non-specialist supplies such as sponges, rock salt and clingfilm.

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EPISODE 6 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Masking and Resist Techniques'

EPISODE 6 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Maskin...

Ellie Jakeman

Our In-House artist Ellie Jakeman takes you through resist techniques using some traditional and unconventional methods such as tea-lights and taper candles, plus masking techniques with masking fluid and masking...

EPISODE 6 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Masking and Resist Techniques'

Ellie Jakeman

Our In-House artist Ellie Jakeman takes you through resist techniques using some traditional and unconventional methods such as tea-lights and taper candles, plus masking techniques with masking fluid and masking...

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EPISODE 5 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Glazing techniques'

EPISODE 5 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Glazin...

Ellie Jakeman

We explore Glazing, an important technique for all watercolour artists, especially when using a limited colour palette.

EPISODE 5 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Glazing techniques'

Ellie Jakeman

We explore Glazing, an important technique for all watercolour artists, especially when using a limited colour palette.

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EPISODE 4 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Flat & Fan Brush Techniques'

EPISODE 4 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Flat &...

Ellie Jakeman

Throughout this episode, we emphasize hands-on practice and experimentation. By the end of this session, you will not only possess a deeper understanding of these fundamental brushes but also a...

EPISODE 4 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Flat & Fan Brush Techniques'

Ellie Jakeman

Throughout this episode, we emphasize hands-on practice and experimentation. By the end of this session, you will not only possess a deeper understanding of these fundamental brushes but also a...

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