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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.
Not that long ago companies didn't have traceability in their own supply chains, and they were not proactive about sustainability, thankfully that is changing! Many companies are now contributing to a healthier planet and developing eco friendly and animal cruelty free strategies to develop their products.
This June, we welcome Nanci-France-Vaz. A modern renaissance artist drawing inspiration from the Pre-Raphaelite and Naturalist periods of art, poetry, and classic literature, and film. Combining her strong foundation in life painting with imaginative backgrounds fusing classical with contemporary realism.
Glazing is a simple enough technique to explain but has a little nuance when it comes to its application. In this article we will explain glazing with acrylic paints, the techniques involved and the products available to make glazing super simple.
We need palettes for many different painting mediums and water-activated products, and as there is not one single palette that covers everyone's requirements, we have put this guide together to help answer any questions you may have and hopefully find the palette that is right for you?
If you love traditional watercolours and want to take them on holiday but don't want all the fuss and clutter, then Viviva Colorsheets are for you! They are 100% eco friendly, biodegradable and non toxic. They have never been tested on animals. They are fun, easy to use, can be used for spontaneous creation or for just getting lost in your own creative zone!
This month we welcome Contemporary Oil painter Oliver Winconek, based in Cambridgeshire specialising in Portraiture, the figure and modern still life, to talk to us about his early influences and his current practice.
We are delving into the world of celebrity, not to see the latest romance or what 'she' is wearing today but to discover which celebrities are also Artists who have discovered another creative outlet. Our question is, do they have real talent....?
In this article we start by showcasing some of the products available on our website, exciting and innovative products which will awaken creativity and curiosity, developing your love for the arts and crafts whilst developing your own individual style. Products ranging from glass paints, to oil and acrylic paints with a few surprises in-between!
There are many different types of paint brushes on the market today, and as a beginner it's not surprising that we get very confused and overwhelmed! We are here to guide and support your creative journey, to discuss the different characteristics and properties of each paint brush.
Two of the most common but often misunderstood mediums are Ox Gall liquid and Gum Arabic. What are these two mediums and how should you apply them to your watercolour painting?
Iain Williams, a Blackpool based Artist who explores the abstract image and mark-making within an expressionistic form, Iain has created his own bold visual language and motifs, referencing urban links and contemporary imagery to create his own style.
Brusho water-colour powders are very easy to use and are very popular with crafters for scrapbooking, journaling, watercolour painters, illustrators, card makers, designers, and any creative extrovert who loves rich vibrant colours that sing off the paper.
PanPastels were conceived of by Bernadette Ward & Ladd Forsline, who were interested in reinventing the way artists approached pastels. In their own words;“The idea behind the development of PanPastel was to create a dry colour medium that would work like a fluid paint."See how PanPastels can change the way you think about dry pastel colour.
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 having one. The beauty of our gallery frames are that they will accommodate a standard canvas, canvas board or wooden panel up to depth of 20mm.
We take a dive into the increase of interest in pop culture and more importantly the effect that is having on the art world. Is Art now more or less accessible than ever?
Jenny Steele is a Scottish artist currently based in Manchester, UK whose practice is motivated by 20th century architecture and design producing site-specific artwork, textiles, sculpture, printmaking and events. Jenny explores the cross-over between crafts, architecture, design and fine art wonderfully, producing striking pieces that define spaces.
