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Exploring Pastels

August 15, 2025

Uni POSCA: The Nitty Gritty

August 13, 2025

We’ve spoken about POSCA markers fairly extensively in one way or another here on our blog (and for good reason!), so today, we’re bringing you... a reference guide.

So, come learn about the sizes, nibs, inks, materials, accessories and details involved with these impressive, versatile paint markers from Uni.

If you're looking to explore this range, we recommend bookmarking this one for future reference!

Liquitex Pro Acrylic Inks

August 12, 2025

Famed for their dedication to fine artistry, Liquitex introduced the world to the first artists’ acrylic colours all the way back in 1955.

Not content to stop there (as any of us would be tempted to), they’ve spent the years since innovating and expanding their selection of acrylic paints to encompass Heavy Body, Soft Body, Markers, Spray Paints and more, along with a broad variety of mediums, tools & accessories.

However, today we're focusing on their exciting, extensive, vibrant & versatile Professional Acrylic Ink range.

Faber-Castell Black Edition

August 11, 2025

Ideal for newcomers, students or professionals, the Black Edition range from Faber-Castell offers accessible, sustainable artistry with some serious visual impact that doesn't skimp on quality!

These vibrant pencils feature ergonomically designed (and undeniably stylish) triangular barrels made using sustainably sourced black wood and supersoft, highly pigmented leads that effortlessly glide over light, dark or coloured papers.

Available in a variety of sets, we'll be discussing their various benefits and highlighting some of our very elements of this extensive, impressive range of coloured pencils.

Rosa Gallery Watercolours

August 06, 2025

The leading Ukrainian manufacturer of fine art materials, Rosa have been providing high-quality paints, tools, accessories & more internationally for over 26 years.

Offering professional-quality materials at student-quality prices, their Gallery range was introduced in 2016 with a selection of Oil & Acrylic colours before expanding to include the impressive Gallery Watercolour range in 2018.

Gallery Watercolours are available in 60 vibrant, highly pigmented colours developed in collaboration with watercolourists from around the globe with a particular focus on the needs of individual artists.

Today we'll be discussing this impressive range, what makes them unique & why you should give them a chance (if you haven't already)!

Seawhite Sustainable Papers

August 04, 2025

Founded in Brighton, Seawhite have been supplying the UK for over 50 years, garnering a strong relationship with artists, students, professionals and more thanks to their innovative products, and fast, personal service with a focus on sustainability.

From replacing their factory lighting with low energy LED bulbs to powering their production with 100% renewable solar energy, Seawhite are always looking to reduce their carbon footprint, but never at the cost of quality.

Two great examples of this ethos are their CupCycling and Crush paper ranges, which are made using takeaway coffee cups and corn (no, really). Today we'll be discussing how these impressive papers have not only positively benefitted artists, but everyone.