Art Tutorials

How to Make an Abstract Collage

February 16, 2021

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. There are several techniques to try when it comes to creating an abstract […]

Everything You Need To Know About Painting With...

November 23, 2020

Inks have a number of properties which make it an excellent medium to work with. The intense colours and fluidity of ink makes it very similar to watercolour, yet used for various different applications. Inks are versatile, and should be a staple in every artist’s collection. If you’re looking to give the medium a go, […]

Creative Pumpkin Painting Ideas For Halloween

October 23, 2020

Halloween is nearly upon us, and that has many people considering how to decorate this year’s Jack O’Lantern. The Irish tradition of carving turnips for the ancient feast of Samhain has evolved over generations into what we now enjoy today as pumpkin carving for Halloween. The Irish took their traditions of carving a turnip with […]

How to Get Started with Brush Lettering

September 24, 2020

From personalised cards to beautiful artworks, there are endless applications for brush lettering. Most artists who practice brush lettering use brush pens, otherwise known as brush markers. Brush pens have a flexible nib, allowing you to vary the thickness of the lines produced. By applying different amounts of pressure, you can create a clean dynamic […]

Our Tips On How To Draw Animals

July 16, 2020

Whether you’re looking to become a professional animal painter or you just want to get better at drawing these living creatures, we have some great tips to get you going. We have outlined the basic steps to take in order to achieve a life-like observation of your favourite animal using everyday art supplies, and through […]

7 Easy Pencil Sketching Techniques

May 28, 2020

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 art supplies. With just a few tools you can create an incredibly detailed and beautiful work of art. There are many styles in which you can sketch with […]

How To Paint On Wood With Acrylics

April 17, 2020

Wondering how to paint with acrylics on wood? It’s easier than you think to transform a piece of old wood into something beautiful using just a little paint. For this, acrylics on wood are your best choice. While it’s possible to paint on wood right away, there are a few steps that we recommend to […]

How to Paint on Canvas

October 27, 2019

There is a whole range of different canvases on offer, but viewing the options may seem slightly overwhelming. Cotton, linen, stretched, gesso, what do all of these words mean? What does it mean for how you can paint on canvas? Types of Artist Canvas The material and type of canvas can affect what to paint […]

Amazing Acrylic Painting Techniques

August 22, 2019

Are you looking for some new acrylic painting ideas? There are some amazing acrylic painting techniques that you may want to try to give your creations a new style. The techniques used for acrylic painting are varied and are specifically tied to its properties, so it’s helpful to have some background knowledge of these acrylic […]