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How To Make Your Own Christmas Crackers

How To Make Your Own Christmas Crackers

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...
Everything You Need To Know About Painting With Ink

Everything You Need To Know About Painting With Ink

by Cowling & Wilcox | November 23, 2020 | Art Tutorials, FAQs, Ideas & Inspiration

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...
Creative Pumpkin Painting Ideas For Halloween

Creative Pumpkin Painting Ideas For Halloween

by Cowling & Wilcox | October 23, 2020 | Art Tutorials, Get Crafty, Ideas & Inspiration, Kids, Tips & Techniques, Tutorials

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...
How to Get Started with Brush Lettering

How to Get Started with Brush Lettering

by Cowling & Wilcox | September 24, 2020 | Art Tutorials, Drawing & Sketching Ideas, Ideas & Inspiration, Tips & Techniques, Tutorials

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...
Our Tips On How To Draw Animals

Our Tips On How To Draw Animals

by Cowling & Wilcox | July 16, 2020 | Art Tutorials, Drawing & Sketching Ideas, Ideas & Inspiration, Illustrating, Tips & Techniques, Tutorials

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...

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