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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | June 13, 2019 | How To, Tips & Techniques, Tutorials
Learning the correct way to prime your canvas is a simple but crucial skill for artists working with oil or acrylic paints. Priming seals and protects the support, makes the canvas less absorbent, helps the colours stand out and can provide a smoother surface with...
