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How to Varnish Acrylic Paintings
A varnished acrylic painting will have greater longevity, as varnishing will protect the surface from permanent damage from a number of airborne pollutants including dust, smoke and steam.
How to Varnish Acrylic Paintings
A varnished acrylic painting will have greater longevity, as varnishing will protect the surface from permanent damage from a number of airborne pollutants including dust, smoke and steam.
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Artist Interview : Emma Luczyn
Emma Luczyn is a graphic designer with a sideline of "lettering". Emma discusses her love of letters and how that has lead to a growth in workshops and consultancy work.
Artist Interview : Emma Luczyn
Emma Luczyn is a graphic designer with a sideline of "lettering". Emma discusses her love of letters and how that has lead to a growth in workshops and consultancy work.
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Artist Interviews: Carla Raads
Contemporary artist Carla Raads, based in Lytham St.Annes, joins us for Artist Interviews this month. We explore her artistic background and unique painting technique. Alongside this Blog 'Artist Interview' we have the...
Artist Interviews: Carla Raads
Contemporary artist Carla Raads, based in Lytham St.Annes, joins us for Artist Interviews this month. We explore her artistic background and unique painting technique. Alongside this Blog 'Artist Interview' we have the...
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Word of the day 'Hue'
The word Hue - When we refer to a colour by its name we are referring to its hue, this is most clear when using colour charts, and colour wheels...
Word of the day 'Hue'
The word Hue - When we refer to a colour by its name we are referring to its hue, this is most clear when using colour charts, and colour wheels...
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Artist Interviews: Miriam Latimer
Our Interview for June is with Bristol based Illustrator Miriam Latimer. Miriam illustrates Children's Books and had great success with her editorial work, working in various magazines.
Artist Interviews: Miriam Latimer
Our Interview for June is with Bristol based Illustrator Miriam Latimer. Miriam illustrates Children's Books and had great success with her editorial work, working in various magazines.
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Artist Interviews: Jarvis Brookfield
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...
Artist Interviews: Jarvis Brookfield
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?
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...
What is Gouache Paint?
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 Interviews - David Mankin
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...
Artist Interviews - David Mankin
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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