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How to Clean Oil Paint Brushes

September 26, 2022

Taking care of and maintaining your brushes is paramount to keeping tight control over your materials (and by extension, the quality of artwork you're able to produce). Of course, as with all things, over time you may begin to notice discolouration or drying out of the bristles, particularly if you're stripping the oil […]

How to Set Up a Portable Easel

September 01, 2022

All creative minds are different. Whilst some artists prefer to take photographs of their subjects & study them intensely over time, there are others who need to be “in the moment” when inspiration strikes, no matter where that may be. For instance, if you walk anywhere near your home for 10-15 minutes, you’re sure to […]

How to Put Up a Wooden Easel

September 01, 2022

It’s a fact that artists have agreed on for centuries now, owning an easel is not only undeniably cool but makes it far easier to create! They improve your posture, make it easier to represent accurate proportions & even free up space. We understand the palpable excitement when you find the perfect easel, so we’re […]

How to Attach Paper to An Easel

August 30, 2022

With such a wide variety of easels available, choosing the perfect one for you may take some time. Once you’ve finally found one, we’re sure that you’re going to be eager to start! So here’s a quick guide on attaching paper to your easel, so you can start working on your next masterpiece. Preparation Before […]

How to Use Watercolour Pens

August 22, 2022

Ironically, as a medium, watercolour can actually be very easy. Catering to almost any style of artist, regardless of experience, watercolour is accessible & easy to use. Incredibly versatile & available in an array of different forms including tubes, pans (both half & full), pencils & even pens, the natural versatility & adaptability of watercolour […]

Can You Use Watercolour on Canvas?

August 16, 2022

Interestingly, canvas is incredibly popular amongst watercolour artists looking to explore different substrates, beyond your standard paper or sketchbook. This is despite (or perhaps because of?) the unique challenges presented by the extremely thin consistency of watercolour paint. So we thought it would be worth asking… “Can you use watercolour on canvas?” So, what’s the […]

How To Use Watercolour Pencils

August 16, 2022

Cast your mind back… you may recall a time when art materials could be easily organised neatly into “boxes”, for instance, wet & dry mediums were entirely separated. Well, this is no longer the case, thanks to developments & advances providing new experiences, like combining the effects or texture of paint in something as convenient […]

How to Varnish an Acrylic Painting

August 10, 2022

Recently finished an acrylic painting? Want to keep it forever? Then it’s absolutely vital to protect it from various possible damaging elements including dust, sunlight & discolouration by simply applying a final layer of varnish.

What is a Medium in Art?

July 11, 2022

Some things you simply can’t know until you look them up. But there’s no need to worry, we’re here to help. When it comes to the fine art world, countless terms can be confusing or misleading when you first start out. A great example of this would be the term “medium”, a word we all […]