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Christmas Prize Draw 2019

December 23, 2019

Win a personalised brush from Da Vinci! This year we’re giving you FIVE chances to win an exclusive personalised brush from Da Vinci, the world’s finest brush manufacturer, as part of our annual Christmas Prize Draw! The unique and timeless Da Vinci brush will be printed with your very own signature and will be presented […]

12 Days of Christmas 2019

December 01, 2019

Our 12 Days of Christmas event is back! Once again we’re offering a whole host of exclusive giveaways, freebies and bonuses to help you in the run up to Christmas. We’ve got a different offer for you each day, from Sunday 1st until Thursday 12th December. Whether you shop with us online or like to […]

Lino Printing for Beginners

November 21, 2019

Lino printing, also known as lino cutting, 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 lithographs, use a similar technique. Lino printing, however, is an excellent introduction to the world […]

Origami Halloween Decoration Ideas

October 30, 2019

If you are unfamiliar with origami, it is the ancient art of paper folding that is thought to have originated in Japan and China. The art form also has close ties with Europe and has been used for centuries to express an artistic vision and create decorations. Even today it continues to prove popular and […]

Last Minute Halloween Hacks With POSCA

October 28, 2019

Organising a spooky party? We’ve got some quick and easy Halloween hacks to try with our POSCA Paint Marker range. These simple solutions are sure to add a little delight to your ghoulish gatherings… Pumpkin Themed Goodies These pumpkin themed Halloween plates can be easily done by small hands and you don’t have to worry […]

How to Paint on Canvas

October 27, 2019

There is a whole range of different canvases on offer, but viewing the options may seem slightly overwhelming. Cotton, linen, stretched, gesso, what do all of these words mean? What does it mean for how you can paint on canvas? Types of Artist Canvas The material and type of canvas can affect what to paint […]

New ProMarker Design, Same Great Quality

October 03, 2019

Winsor & Newton ProMarkers & BrushMarkers have been given a brand new look for 2019. Discover the best graphic markers for artists and illustrators, now available in a wider range of colours and sets.

In-Store POSCA Upcycling Events

September 11, 2019

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…

Featured Artist: Mark Bickley

September 10, 2019

Our latest Featured Artist is Mark Bickley, 42, from Birmingham. From children’s book illustration to comic books and graphic novels, Mark hasexperimented with many different styles, but it’s his new realistic stylethat has currently received the applause of his peers.