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Let's shine some light on the subject of ‘DayLight' lighting!

Let's shine some light on the subject of ‘DayLi...

Ellie Jakeman

The clocks have gone back, the nights are drawing in and we awaken to dark cold mornings. It all seems rather sad and gloomy, but read on to find out...

Let's shine some light on the subject of ‘DayLight' lighting!

Ellie Jakeman

The clocks have gone back, the nights are drawing in and we awaken to dark cold mornings. It all seems rather sad and gloomy, but read on to find out...

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Autumn Painting Ideas: Fun Crafts and Art Projects for Half-Term Break

Autumn Painting Ideas: Fun Crafts and Art Proje...

Ellie Jakeman

For this article you need to get your wellies and warm coats on before the paint brushes come out! 

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Autumn Painting Ideas: Fun Crafts and Art Projects for Half-Term Break

Ellie Jakeman

For this article you need to get your wellies and warm coats on before the paint brushes come out! 

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A guide to oil painting drying times

A Guide to Oil Paint Drying Times

Ellie Jakeman

Understanding drying times for oil colour. Explore the nuances of oil paint drying times by delving into our insightful blog.  

A Guide to Oil Paint Drying Times

Ellie Jakeman

Understanding drying times for oil colour. Explore the nuances of oil paint drying times by delving into our insightful blog.  

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A beginners guide; How to use a colour wheel? - ‘Colouring the Nation’

A beginners guide; How to use a colour wheel? -...

Ellie Jakeman

This blog aims to clarify why an informed approach to colour mixing will enhance your paintings so you can create more of a convincing, realistic or fantasy landscape, seascape or...

A beginners guide; How to use a colour wheel? - ‘Colouring the Nation’

Ellie Jakeman

This blog aims to clarify why an informed approach to colour mixing will enhance your paintings so you can create more of a convincing, realistic or fantasy landscape, seascape or...

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The story of Sennelier

The story of Sennelier

Ellie Jakeman

Sennelier was founded by Gustave Sennelier, a devoted chemist back in 1887. His legacy for quality and producing colours that only contain the highest quality pigments is still upheld today. 

The story of Sennelier

Ellie Jakeman

Sennelier was founded by Gustave Sennelier, a devoted chemist back in 1887. His legacy for quality and producing colours that only contain the highest quality pigments is still upheld today. 

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What Is Tonal Value in Art?

What Is Tonal Value in Art?

Ellie Jakeman

Tonal value plays a huge part within the Elements of Art, so we will spend more time explaining what it is and how it is used.

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What Is Tonal Value in Art?

Ellie Jakeman

Tonal value plays a huge part within the Elements of Art, so we will spend more time explaining what it is and how it is used.

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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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Lapis Lazuli or Lapis

Lapis Lazuli or Lapis

Ellie Jakeman

Lapis Lazuli is thought of as a semi precious stone, it is in fact a rich deep-blue metamorphic rock (metaphoric means it has undergone transformation by heat, pressure, or other...

Lapis Lazuli or Lapis

Ellie Jakeman

Lapis Lazuli is thought of as a semi precious stone, it is in fact a rich deep-blue metamorphic rock (metaphoric means it has undergone transformation by heat, pressure, or other...

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