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Back To College Student OffersThe new college term is fast approaching, and all you fine students of art and design are poised to embark on a new...

Diving into the world of acrylics can feel overwhelming with the vast array of brands, colours, and types available. But don’t worry—this guide...

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...

Welcome to our Broad Canvas January Sale!Dive into 2025 with a vibrant array of art supplies at great prices. From colourful tubes of acrylic to...

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...

Selecting the perfect gift for a budding artist involves understanding their medium, style, and needs. Opt for quality supplies like paints, brushes,...

The Derwent brand features quality materials, craftsmanship and innovation as the key cornerstones of their brand. For generations they've been...

Colour, or lack of it, is what makes your art unique. A work of art is subconsciously processed by the viewer, leading to different emotional...

Taking your art supplies on holiday can be a delightful way to stay creatively engaged while exploring new destinations. However, when embarking on a...

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 clean and take care of your technical pens, they can last for years, so it's worth treating them well from the off.Here at Broad Canvas we...

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...

As everyone here at Broad Canvas is in a festive mood, we've decided to extended our deal offers into December. Bag yourself a wide range of...

For our Black Friday event we've pulled out all the stops to reduce a wide range of art supplies, creative tools and inspiring gifts at...

Introducing Lego's 2.0 Stationery. Featuring everything you would expect (and more) from the iconic Lego® brand, including its hallmark...

VIEW MEMBERS' GALLERY HERERegister now for your free My Broad Canvas accountWhy? . . . My Broad Canvas members can:Upload artwork to their own...

"Art is a form of love. Art is the ultimate gift. Art heals life." Robert Genn.Share your love of art with someone special this year, with offers...

Bob Ross Master Oil Painting Set – Discover the Bob Ross 'Wet-on-Wet' technique for painting beautiful landscapes. The set features an...

Our Broad Canvas Gift Vouchers are perfect if you’re struggling to know what to buy for the artist in your life. With values of £5, £10,...

The past year has flown by, and the time of year for buying gifts is upon us. Our Black Friday event features a whole range of creative tools...

Thank you to all of our entrants for their amazing design submissions. Our judges have been busy and have finally decided on our winner who will have...

Once you have selected collect in-store and made your purchase we will contact you by email or phone to confirm your order is ready and agree on a...

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...

You are all awesome!  We can't begin to express our gratitude to all those that submitted their artwork to our competition. The calibre of work...

At the start of lockdown, the team at Broad Canvas ran a competition to keep the creative community together.So much creativityAll ages. All mediums....

Stay Creative View entries hereAs a way of keeping everyone semi occupied and to keep the creativity going amongst our fabulous customer community,...

Sometime after the invention of the finger and the perils of fingerpainting became too much, early man took it upon themselves to create a device...

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...

As an architecture student, you'll need to have a specific range of tools and equipment in your kit box – all essential for creating drawings...

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...

Do you need a little advice on what kit you'll need to start painting with acrylics? Looking for a gift for a friend venturing into...

If you need a little advice on what kit you'll need to start painting with acrylics? Looking for a gift for a friend venturing into...

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

If you are looking for a special gift for someone in your life, priced at £100 or under, we have a few ideas for you. Perhaps you could surprise...

If you are looking for a gift priced at £50 or under, we have a few ideas for you. Perhaps you could surprise someone with a new way of creating...

If you are looking for art gifts that will be good to your wallet, we have a few ideas for you - all priced at £25 or under. Perhaps you...

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

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

Charcoal is one of the most ancient ways to create art ever discovered, being a key component of cave paintings reaching back nearly 30,000 years...

  Thank you so much to everyone that took part in this year's Christmas card design competition, you are all extremely talented artists!It is...

We've been inspiredInspired by the annual Inktober drawing challenge Broad Canvas have been motivated to join in the fun, and we have come up...

Who doesn’t love a offer? Well, here at broad-canvas.com we’re all for them!Being able to offer our customers great value for money on the...

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