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Choosing the Correct Watercolour Paper for Your...
Perhaps the most important factor when it comes to picking a watercolour paper is deciding on which surface you want or need to use, as each will give your work...
Choosing the Correct Watercolour Paper for Your Style of Painting
Perhaps the most important factor when it comes to picking a watercolour paper is deciding on which surface you want or need to use, as each will give your work...
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CREATE YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS CARDS
Using watercolour glazing techniques from episode 5 of Watercolour Wednesday, Ellie guides you through some festive creating to make your own Christmas cards using techniques shown in our previous episode.
CREATE YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS CARDS
Using watercolour glazing techniques from episode 5 of Watercolour Wednesday, Ellie guides you through some festive creating to make your own Christmas cards using techniques shown in our previous episode.
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ART HELPING SAVE LIVES AT SEA
EVENTS & FEATURES We take a look at two very different projects that show how art is used to shine a spotlight and gain valuable support for charities within our own communities.
ART HELPING SAVE LIVES AT SEA
EVENTS & FEATURES We take a look at two very different projects that show how art is used to shine a spotlight and gain valuable support for charities within our own communities.
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Art and Craft Supplies for Schools
As a teacher it is vitally important to always have the right equipment to hand to assist with the ever evolving process of teaching the next generation.
Art and Craft Supplies for Schools
As a teacher it is vitally important to always have the right equipment to hand to assist with the ever evolving process of teaching the next generation.
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What is Gesso, Size and Ground?
Traditionally Gesso was a mixture of gypsum plaster and chalk mixed with water and other binders to make a white slurry that creates an absorbent surface for painting on.
What is Gesso, Size and Ground?
Traditionally Gesso was a mixture of gypsum plaster and chalk mixed with water and other binders to make a white slurry that creates an absorbent surface for painting on.
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System 3 Acrylic Paints – Not Just for Painting!
All 36 colours and 3 mediums of System 3 acrylic paints can now be used for Block Printing! What’s not to love about these highly versatile paints!
System 3 Acrylic Paints – Not Just for Painting!
All 36 colours and 3 mediums of System 3 acrylic paints can now be used for Block Printing! What’s not to love about these highly versatile paints!
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Artist Interview: Alex Fleming
We recently met Alex Fleming, a Wildlife, pet & equine artist. Alex creates incredible realism using pencils and pastel and became a finalist for SAA Artist of the Year 2021.
Artist Interview: Alex Fleming
We recently met Alex Fleming, a Wildlife, pet & equine artist. Alex creates incredible realism using pencils and pastel and became a finalist for SAA Artist of the Year 2021.
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Artist Interview: Joe Holbrook
Our Artist Interview for this purposeful month of September is with Joe Holbrook. Joe offers an insight into his multi discipline practice, a social commentary on youth culture. This young...
Artist Interview: Joe Holbrook
Our Artist Interview for this purposeful month of September is with Joe Holbrook. Joe offers an insight into his multi discipline practice, a social commentary on youth culture. This young...
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