Explore a range of interesting art-related features written by our in-house artists, including inspiration how-to guides, fascinating interviews, exciting introductions to new product ranges, and much more.
Oil is one of the oldest painting mediums which still sees frequent use in painting today but it has not always been as accessible as it currently is.
Understanding drying times for oil colour. Explore the nuances of oil paint drying times by delving into our insightful blog.
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!
In this article we look at Derwent fantastic range of graphite pencils, charcoal, and sketching pencils.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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!
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!
Now that you have created your festival wellies, who doesn't want a coordinating tote bag and water bottle! The flexibility of the products you have bought will allow you to work on all three very different surfaces and still get surprisingly amazing results! Fabric, rubber and plastic!
We explored the vibrant world of textile art using a blend of traditional techniques and innovative materials like Inktense pencils, blocks, and paints. Join us as we delve into the process of creating textile pieces, combining traditional methods with contemporary tools for a unique artistic expression.
In this blog, we’ll explore why Inktense pencils and blocks are an exceptional choice for bringing your fabric creations to life, whether you’re customising clothing, designing home décor, or crafting unique accessories.
Amy Tomlinson is a Blackpool based artist of whom was involved in Elmer's Big Parade Blackpool with her creation 'The clown'! Amy has recently graduated from Huddersfield University with a degree in Contemporary Art and Illustration, which spurred on a recent focus on sculptural paintings with her degree project 'Miniature painting series'.
For many years, Hahnemühle has been consistently working towards finding more environmentally friendly and sustainable ways to produce paper. In this article, we explore the key features and advantages of their eco-friendly products.