by Cowling & Wilcox | January 6, 2022 | Art Tutorials, Ideas & Inspiration, Tips & Techniques
Photo by Timothy Eberly on Unsplash Painting landscapes is often left until Summer, for sun-kissed scenes, or Autumn, for a gorgeous plentiful colour palette. Standing in freezing forests or surrounded by snow is hardly an appealing place to spend your time painting a...
by Cowling & Wilcox | January 4, 2022 | Art Tutorials, Tips & Techniques, Tutorials
Photo by Halima Bouchouicha on Unsplash We all know that the art world has a unique way of seeming both super simplistic & curiously complicated. However, if you’re anything like us & enjoy sketching, perhaps it’s time to consider trying something new and...
by Cowling & Wilcox | December 15, 2021 | Ideas & Inspiration
Photo by Suzy Hazelwood from Pexels At Christmas time, we all want to get the perfect gift for someone. That becomes a more difficult task when you are trying to buy for an art lover. Lovers of fine things tend to have very particular taste when it comes to art and...
by Cowling & Wilcox | November 29, 2021 | Art Tutorials, How To, Tips & Techniques
Photo by Anna Kolosyuk on Unsplash Painting with acrylics on canvas is a great way for beginners to get into the world of painting. At an affordable cost, you can purchase great quality paints with excellent colour pigments and minimal set-up before you begin...
by Cowling & Wilcox | November 18, 2021 | Events, Exhibitions, Featured Artists, Uncategorized
The UK has a particularly strong artistic heritage, making it the perfect location to visit world-class art galleries and museums. Whether you’re a fan of classic collections or modern masterpieces, we’ve put together the ultimate guide to the best art galleries in...
by Cowling & Wilcox | November 9, 2021 | Art Tutorials, How To, Ideas & Inspiration, Tips & Techniques
Photo by Steve Johnson on Unsplash Pastels are one of the easiest mediums to choose as a beginner to the art world. There is no preparation required, almost no clean up, you don’t need any other equipment or materials, and there is no waiting time needed before you...
by Cowling & Wilcox | October 13, 2021 | Ideas & Inspiration, Painting Inspiration
Photo by David Menidrey on Unsplash It goes without saying that art is powerful. It can bring people to tears, make them feel joy, and much more. But can pieces of art actually be haunted? In many cases around the world and throughout history, art is rumoured to be...
by Cowling & Wilcox | October 6, 2021 | Students
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels As the summer holidays come to an end, it’s time to get back in the classroom. It’s an exciting and sometimes nerve-wracking time for students heading back to school or university, especially as they navigate the new circumstances and any...
by Cowling & Wilcox | September 1, 2021 | Ideas & Inspiration, Painting Inspiration
Photo by JOSHUA COLEMAN on Unsplash If you are looking for a new style for your art, why not consider experimenting with Pop Art styles? Whatever your subject matter or medium, it’s easy to adopt some common mannerisms and elements of the great Pop Artists of the...
by Cowling & Wilcox | August 4, 2021 | Featured Products
You Only Need One The Marabu YONO is a brand new water-based acrylic marker that works on almost any surface. Canvas or concrete. Glass or ceramic. Wood or plastic. Leather or fabric. The search for the right marker is finally over. Just go ahead and draw. Be...
by Cowling & Wilcox | July 29, 2021 | Drawing & Sketching Ideas, Illustrating, Tips & Techniques
Creating art can happen from the comfort of your own sofa, even with no paint or other art products! If you’re looking for a less messy way to work, apps and software for creating digital art have come a long way in recent years. This can be great if you’re looking to...
by Cowling & Wilcox | June 15, 2021 | Ideas & Inspiration
Every artist experiences creative burnout at some point, and it can often put art on hold for a matter of days, weeks or even months. Finding the inspiration for your art is difficult, and can leave you feeling unmotivated. We’ve put together our top tips on how to...
by Cowling & Wilcox | May 26, 2021 | Amazing Art Products, Get Crafty, Ideas & Inspiration
Most people think that polymer clay is just a children’s craft putty, but to us it’s an entire art form. You can use polymer clay for an entire range of applications, and it’s exceptionally easy to work with. What is polymer clay? Polymer clay is an art medium...
by Cowling & Wilcox | April 28, 2021 | Art Tutorials, Get Crafty, How To, Painting Inspiration
Gouache paint (pronounced gw-ash) is similar to both watercolour and acrylic paint mediums. Much like watercolour, it’s a pigment that has to be mixed with water to allow it to spread across paper, canvas or any other surface. Gouache painting dates back to the 18th...
by Cowling & Wilcox | April 19, 2021 | Art Tutorials, Illustrating
If you’re looking to buy Winsor & Newton ProMarker Single Colours, click here to visit our online shop. You can also browse our full range of ProMarkers here. We know how much our customers love using Winsor & Newton ProMarkers. That’s why...
by Cowling & Wilcox | March 31, 2021 | Featured Artists, Interviews
Our latest Featured Artist is the fantastic Paul Benbow, 45, who’s based in Sandbach, Cheshire. Read on to find out what inspires Paul and how he creates his beautiful artwork. How did you get started as an artist? I started drawing and sketching from an early...
by Cowling & Wilcox | March 16, 2021 | Get Crafty, Ideas & Inspiration
Looking to get creative this Easter? We’ve created a list of our favourite Easter craft ideas for all the family to enjoy. We have something for everyone – from painting Easter eggs to creating paper plate Easter bunnies. Read on and discover our top picks for...
by Cowling & Wilcox | February 16, 2021 | Art Tutorials, Get Crafty, Ideas & Inspiration, Tips & Techniques, Tutorials
Collage is a form of visual art that’s all about assembling multiple textures, materials, colours and anything else to make a unified piece of work. Collage is a flexible medium, and through layering techniques you’re able to create new and reworked pieces....
by Cowling & Wilcox | January 22, 2021 | Ideas & Inspiration, Tips & Techniques
There’s no better time than the start of a New Year to get your creative space in order by organising your art supplies. Your art studio is a space where you should feel inspired; it’s a place which should ignite your inner creativity. Clutter and mess have been...
by Cowling & Wilcox | December 9, 2020 | Get Crafty, Ideas & Inspiration
Are you tired of shop-bought Christmas crackers and want to give making your own a go? You’ve come to the right place. Our simple yet impressive tips will guide you through the process of making your very own Christmas crackers, ready for all of the family to enjoy...
