Tips & Techniques

Best Paper for Gouache Painting

October 24, 2022

Are you keen to try painting with gouache? It’s a wonderfully versatile, water-based medium which is loved by many artists for its rich, saturated colours and fast-drying properties. You may be wondering what surfaces are the easiest to apply this paint to and what paper is going to give you the best finish.

Block Printing Fundamentals

May 30, 2023

Learn the Basics of Block Printing with our range of high-quality, specialised Essdee products.

So, what are POSCA markers?

June 08, 2023

Discover the rich, interesting history behind these iconic water-based markers & find out just what makes them so unique!

Lets Talk Oil Mediums

June 09, 2023

Highlighting several options available across our site, we want to demonstrate just how user-friendly and accessible oil colours can really be.

Let's Think Schmincke

June 20, 2023

Originally founded back in 1881, Schmincke have been innovating and producing premium-quality art materials to creatives all over the world. We want to take a moment to highlight several of these ranges & demonstrate just how versatile they truly are.

Printmaking: An Introduction

September 02, 2024

Join us as we embark on the first (of many) trips into Printmaking. This first edition covers the simple basics, but in future will expand to include all you could ever want to know!

Printmaking: Inks

September 04, 2024

The second of our Printmaking blogs, in which we focus on the broad variety of inks and help guide you as you get started on your creative journey.

Stretchers, Crossbars & Making A Canvas

January 16, 2025

In honour of our newly expanded canvas range, let us walk you through a basic breakdown of canvas stretching, step-by-step.

The Schmincke HORADAM Range

February 10, 2025

First developed in 1881 as one their two foundational products, the HORADAM Aquarell range from Schmincke is available in several varieties, each offering a broad assortment of professional-quality watercolours.

But just what are these ranges... and how do they differ from one another? That’s what we’re here to answer today, so let us introduce you to these amazing paints.