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Discover the vibrant world of acrylic painting with our guide to the Top 10 Acrylic Paint Techniques for Beginners. From blending to experimental...

Introduction to Watercolor PaintingWatercolour painting can be a delightful and forgiving medium for beginners. Unlike oils or acrylics, watercolours...

The holiday season is nearly upon us, and we're all thinking of what to gift friends and loved ones. But guess what? Socks and chocolates don’t...

The Inktense range from Derwent is a versatile collection of art supplies known for their vibrant, ink-like pigments that transform when activated...

Review of a two hour course run by Immy Smith at Rising Sun Arts Centre – Saturday 21st September 2024On a recent visit to Reading, Broad Canvas...

Blackwing are a team of writers, artists, musicians, designers, and DIYers who think the world is a little bit better when you slow down and become...

Most artists have mixed paint colours on a palette since pre-school, but to take mixing colours to the next level, you'll need to see it as both...

Outdoor sketching is an excellent way for beginners to explore their artistic talents and immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world....

If it’s going to be a while until you use your technical pen again, make sure you empty it of ink and give all the parts a clean. The ink might...

Originally, technical pens were mainly used to draw very precise science or architecture diagrams and designs. These days they are mostly produced...

So just what is a 'technical' pen? Well originally, technical pens were used for drawing precise and scientific diagrams and designs that...

If you are an art student (or about to become one), make sure you have the correct art supplies on day one of your art course, so you can...

Hello readers! It's been a while, but we are glad to be back here having interesting conversations with talented artists. This week we bring you...

It's a familiar sight at galleries and museums to see someone, pencil in hand, glancing back and forth from a little black sketchbook to some...

Artist Interview:We caught up with artist Carrie Stanley to talk about her painting process, her inspirations and how for her art is a need that...

If your chosen art discipline is painting, then your cherished collection of brushes: some new, some crusty, some twisted into new shapes, but...

Traditionally artists have painted using either watercolour or oil paints, but in the mid-20th century, a new upstart arrived on the scene –...

Confused about what you need to get started painting in watercolour? Looking for a gift for a friend venturing into watercolour?To help you,...

The history of the artist's easel can be traced back through millennia. Its invention has enabled artists to dedicate time to their...