by Cowling & Wilcox | June 23, 2020 | Drawing & Sketching Ideas
Sometimes even the most experienced artists can feel stuck in a rut. If your artwork is starting to feel stagnant and repetitive, you may benefit from some new creative patterned art techniques. Whilst it is important to remember that art mediums should be used in a...
by Cowling & Wilcox | May 28, 2020 | Drawing & Sketching Ideas
Charcoal is one of the oldest drawing materials, dating back nearly 30,000 years. The charcoal used by artists is a form of dry art medium, and is made of ground organic materials. These materials are held together by a wax binder, or can sometimes be produced by...
by Cowling & Wilcox | May 28, 2020 | Art Tutorials, Drawing & Sketching Ideas
Pencil sketching has long been a popular art form, and it’s no wonder why. Sketching with a pencil is versatile, portable, and requires only a few basic supplies. With just a few tools you can create an incredibly detailed and beautiful work of art. There are many...
by Cowling & Wilcox | May 14, 2020 | Artist Features
Our latest Featured Artist is the fantastic Sarah Hill, 32, who’s based in London. Sarah has a knack for creating large, detailed pieces and her monotone work makes a powerful impact. Read on to find out more… How did you get started as an artist? I have...
by Cowling & Wilcox | April 23, 2020 | Artist Features
Our latest Featured Artist is the brilliantly talented Molly Lambourn, 22, who’s based in Canterbury, Kent. Molly is currently studying for her Masters Degree in Fine Art at UCA Canterbury. We admire her attention to detail and her work with ceramics makes a...
by Cowling & Wilcox | April 17, 2020 | Art Tutorials, Painting Inspiration
It’s easier than you think to transform a piece of old wood into something beautiful using just a little paint. For this, acrylics are your best choice. While it’s possible to paint on wood right away, there are a few steps that we recommend to take your...
by Cowling & Wilcox | February 27, 2020 | Amazing Art Products, Painting Inspiration
Graffiti has influenced our pop culture for decades, from music, film and television to fine art and clothing. It’s easy to lose touch with the humble roots of the graffiti art form and how it has developed into something so commonly used in contemporary art. Graffiti...
by Cowling & Wilcox | January 31, 2020 | Artist Features
Our latest Featured Artist is the fantastic Lana Arkhi, 50, who’s based in Broadstairs, Kent. Lana is a Russian-born British painter with a unique vision and tone. Her depictions of figures and shapes reveal new sides of ordinary objects, and her paintings make...
by Cowling & Wilcox | January 2, 2020 | Get Crafty
What is bullet journaling? Bullet journaling is a freeform way to help keep yourself organised and motivated. A bullet journal is equal parts day planner, diary and written meditation. Think of it as a system to streamline your productivity, helping you to reach your...
by Cowling & Wilcox | December 23, 2019 | Get Crafty
Release your inner creativity this Christmas! We have some of the best last minute DIY Christmas card ideas to give your greetings that extra special flair for the ones you love… Handprint Turkey This technique is simple but effective – creates a fun and...
by Cowling & Wilcox | December 23, 2019 | News & Competitions
As you might expect, our opening times are a little different at this time of year to cater for the festive period. Read on below to find out when we’re open. Tuesday 24th December (Christmas Eve) London (Shoreditch, Camberwell & Highbury): 9.30am –...
by Cowling & Wilcox | December 23, 2019 | News & Competitions
Win a personalised brush from Da Vinci! This year we’re giving you FIVE chances to win an exclusive personalised brush from Da Vinci, the world’s finest brush manufacturer, as part of our annual Christmas Prize Draw! The unique and timeless Da Vinci brush...
by Cowling & Wilcox | December 1, 2019 | News & Competitions
Our 12 Days of Christmas event is back! Once again we’re offering a whole host of exclusive giveaways, freebies and bonuses to help you in the run up to Christmas. We’ve got a different offer for you each day, from Sunday 1st until Thursday 12th December. Whether you...
by Cowling & Wilcox | November 21, 2019 | Get Crafty
Lino printing, also known as linocutting, is a printmaking technique that goes back to the early 20th century. It’s an effective method for creating multiple prints of an artistic piece using linoleum. Other printmaking techniques, such as etching and...
by Cowling & Wilcox | October 30, 2019 | Get Crafty
If you are unfamiliar with origami, it is the ancient art of paper folding that is thought to have originated in Japan and China. The art form also has close ties with Europe and has been used for centuries to express an artistic vision and create decorations. Even...
by Cowling & Wilcox | October 28, 2019 | Amazing Art Products
Organising a spooky party? We’ve got some quick and easy Halloween hacks to try with our POSCA Paint Marker range. These simple solutions are sure to add a little delight to your ghoulish gatherings… Pumpkin Themed Goodies These pumpkin themed Halloween plates...
by Cowling & Wilcox | October 27, 2019 | Art Tutorials, Painting Inspiration
We offer a range of different canvases, but it may seem slightly overwhelming to see the options and what to do with it. Cotton, linen, stretched, gesso, what do all of these words mean? What does it mean for how you can paint on it? Linen is more expensive, and not...
by Cowling & Wilcox | October 3, 2019 | Amazing Art Products, Illustrating
Winsor & Newton ProMarkers & BrushMarkers have been given a brand new look for 2019. Discover the best graphic markers for artists and illustrators, now available in a wider range of colours and sets. The ProMarker has been given a new skin that makes it...
by Cowling & Wilcox | September 11, 2019 | Amazing Art Products, News & Competitions
Join us for a series of exclusive in-store workshops this September & October! Our Highbury, Camberwell and Canterbury branches will be showing you how to transform your old belongings with POSCA paint markers… What is upcycling? You might have already...
by Cowling & Wilcox | September 10, 2019 | Artist Features
Our latest Featured Artist is Mark Bickley, 42, from Birmingham. From children’s book illustration to comic books and graphic novels, Mark hasexperimented with many different styles, but it’s his new realistic stylethat has currently received the applause...
