by Cowling & Wilcox | February 27, 2020 | Featured Products
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 | Featured Artists
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 | Ideas & Inspiration, Tips & Techniques
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 | Ideas & Inspiration, Tips & Techniques, Tutorials
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 | Camberwell, Canterbury, Highbury, Shoreditch
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 | 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 | Sales & Events
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 | Tips & Techniques, Tutorials
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 | Featured Products
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 | Featured Products, Ideas & Inspiration, Tips & Techniques
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 | Featured Products
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 | Featured Products
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 | Featured Products, Ideas & Inspiration, Tips & Techniques
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 | Featured Artists, Interviews
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...
by Cowling & Wilcox | August 22, 2019 | How To, Ideas & Inspiration
The techniques used for acrylic painting are varied and are specifically tied to its properties, so it’s helpful to have a some background knowledge of these techniques before you start out. We’ll cover the important bases in this simple-to-follow...
by Cowling & Wilcox | August 7, 2019 | Featured Artists
Our latest Featured Artist is the brilliant Nichola McCall, 30, who’s based in Cumbria. Nichola creates fantastically detailed pencil drawings with a lifelike quality that we think you’ll love. How did you get started as an artist? I started drawing in...
by Cowling & Wilcox | July 22, 2019 | Featured Products, Tips & Techniques
Galeria Acrylic Colour from Winsor & Newton is a high-quality acrylic that delivers professional results at an affordable price. It’s popular with painters the world over, from students to experienced artists. Galeria is primarily thought of as a...
by Cowling & Wilcox | July 22, 2019 | Featured Products, Tips & Techniques
There are a myriad of options when it comes to selecting the right watercolour brush. You’ll find that watercolour brushes are made from a wide range of materials, coming in various shapes, sizes and costs, which can make it difficult to know which type is right...
by Cowling & Wilcox | July 11, 2019 | Camberwell, Canterbury, Highbury, In-Store Exclusives, Sales & Events, Shoreditch
We’re offering up to 20% OFF our popular range of Search Press art books exclusively in-store this Summer Sale! Whether you’re looking to learn how to draw paint, or simply want to brush up on your skills, we’ve got the perfect selection for you....
by Cowling & Wilcox | July 8, 2019 | Competitions, Sales & Events
Our gigantic Summer Sale is now on! To celebrate, we’re offering you the chance to WIN £500 to spend on any products from our ever-popular Daler-Rowney range! Win £500 to spend on Daler-Rowney Throughout the duration of this year’s Summer Sale all of our...
