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All the latest goings-on in the world of art as well as 'how to' articles written by our in-house artists, artist and customer interviews and much more.

Art and Graphic Supplies for the New Academic Year!

by Ellie Jakeman 1 Comment

As we approach the beginning of the new academic year and your first term with lots of expectations, we would like to help you choose those essential tools necessary for a successful year ahead!

A beginners guide to using Derwent Graphite, Charcoal and Sketching pencils.

by Ellie Jakeman

In this article we look at Derwent fantastic range of graphite pencils, charcoal, and sketching pencils.

Big Knives for Big Canvases

by Ellie Jakeman

The Liquitex range of large palette knives offers artists a versatile and high-quality set of tools designed to enhance their creative process. This blog entry highlights the different techniques, methods, and effects possible with these unique tools.

What Gold is Gold?

by Ellie Jakeman

In this blog we look at the colour gold from an artist's perspective and discuss what gold is available to us as a fine art medium.

Arts & Crafts materials for Summer days and School projects

by Ellie Jakeman 2 Comments

We have collated a list of the essential arts and crafts materials you might want to keep on hand for your buddy artists. The paints, glues and art equipment are just a taster to all our exciting products. Perfect for summer holiday creativity and school projects. 

How to paint trees in Watercolour with a limited palette

by Ellie Jakeman 1 Comment

Trees have been the theme and inspiration for artists over many decades! What could be more satisfying than capturing the natural beauty and splendour of a tree or collection of trees!

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

by 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 figurative study

Let's Get Festival Ready!

by Ellie Jakeman

In this article we are going to look at all the products we sell on our online shop which can help you personalise your clothing and accessories to stand out in the crowd! We have products to use on your wellies, canvas shoes, hats, t-shirts, bags and umbrellas, tents, flags, and to create a personal totem for your group!

Let's Get Festival Ready Part 2

by Ellie Jakeman

There is sooo much inspiration out there on the high street, this year's fashion trends include back to the late 90’s and early 2000s with the latest Y2K fashion hits, or create your own Psychedelic inspired Wellies! Organic and morphing shapes means anything goes! 

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