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Choosing The Right Easel

May 27, 2025

Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience behind you, we can all agree that choosing the right easel can be a pivotal decision.

Available in a wide range of options including Table, Box, Field, Studio, Display & more, picking the right one is often easier said than done. So today, we'll be exploring & highlighting some of our favourites, in order to help you decide!

Exploring Acrylics

May 22, 2025

One of the most accessible mediums available today, acrylic colours are a convenient, easy-to-use medium that offers the benefits of traditional oil colours with accelerated drying & almost no prep time.

Debuting in 1955, acrylics are relatively new kid on the block, especially when compared to their watercolour, oil or gouache cousins. So today we're taking a look through this fascinating range as we attempt to answer the question...

Which is best... and why?

Artists' Colour Wheels

May 19, 2025

If you’re looking to bring your artwork to life or create eye-catching pieces, understanding colours & their relationships can be key. However, this can be easier said than done. Enter the colour wheel.

Join us in our latest Blog as we discuss how Artists' Colour Wheels can help even the most seasoned of artists to understand and reference colour theory more effectively.

Discovering POSCA Markers

May 12, 2025

Seamlessly blending versatility, quality & ease-of-use, the POSCA range from Uni is ideal for any artist, hobbyist, crafter or illustrator who loves adding colour to their everyday life!

Join us as we explore this incredible range & expand your creative horizons!

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.

Featured Artist: Pauline Joseph

February 10, 2025

Our featured artist this time around is Pauline Joseph, an incredibly talented & varied artist that works in a broad variety of both mediums & styles, for some truly unique works inspired by the masters of old. We caught up with Pauline to find out just what makes them tick.

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.

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.

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!