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Paint Buying Guide

May 08, 2015

Choosing the right paint for the right project is the first and most important aspect of creating a quality piece of art work. Here’s our guide to making the right buying decisions for you.

Featured Artist: Katherine Griffin

May 05, 2015

This week, our featured artist is Katherine Griffin, who won a prize for life drawing in 2000. She tells us about her inspiration, art essentials and love for surrealism. We asked her about her work, her inspiration and portfolios among other things.

Tips for Preparing Your Portfolio

April 24, 2015

Choosing the right portfolio can be a very personal experience like choosing the right pair of shoes. It is therefore important to get both the size and the style right; after all it will reflect your work.

Featured Artist: Nicola Brindle

April 23, 2015

This week, our Featured Artist is up-and-coming fashion designer Nicola Brindle. She recently graduated from London College of Fashion.

Our Summer Sale 2014 Winner

August 01, 2014

Well done to Loz, one of our Internet customers. Her prize is £250 of Winsor & Newton products of her choice.

Our Spring Sale 2014 Winner

May 01, 2014

Well done to Ewa, one of our Internet customers. Her prize is £300 of Winsor & Newton products of her choice.

Our Facebook Competition Winner

August 01, 2013

Well done to Natalia, one of our Internet customers. Her prize is £50 of products of her choice.

Our First January Sale 2013 Winner

January 01, 2013

Well done to Ros, one of our Shoreditch customers. Her prize is £100 of Daler Rowney Art Materials of her choice.

Our Christmas Craft Winner

December 25, 2012

Well done to Freddie, one of our Soho customers. His prize is £200 of Craft Products of his choice.