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Featured Artist: Debra Stapley

March 25, 2022

Our latest Featured Artist is Debra Stapley, a wonderful UK based artist creating beautiful pet portraiture using pastels & pencils! Read on to find out what inspires her, along with some hints from the artist themselves… How long would you say you’ve been interested in art? I’ve always been a great lover of all things […]

What to Know About Abstract Acrylic Painting

March 03, 2022

Acrylic paint offers a range that not many other paints can provide you, whether that be in terms of texture, feel, consistency, or overall style and finish. With acrylics, you have so much possibility, especially when you introduce an element of abstract art into the mix. Here we have put together a guide to abstract […]

How to Choose the Perfect Easel for Your Artwork

March 02, 2022

The right artist easel can make a world of difference to your artwork. While they aren’t a necessity, it’s a great idea to try painting, sketching, or illustrating using an easel, just to test out the option. If you’re just starting in the world of art, it can be difficult to decide whether an easel […]

Soft Pastels vs Oil Pastels

March 02, 2022

Creating art with pastels is a great way to achieve rich, vibrant colours. They allow you to blend and create a range of textures.

Artists to Look Out For in 2022

March 02, 2022

Some extraordinary artists out there at the moment. Check out our blog here to find out some of the very best artists you should look out for in 2022.

Why You Should Be Trying Different Illustration...

January 27, 2022

Many illustrators have made a career from having a unique and distinguishable style, often associating themselves with one brand or author. However, it doesn’t hurt to familiarise yourself with different illustration and drawing styles to both help find your favoured style but also to give you insight into others work. Getting to grips with different […]

What You Need in Your Pencil Sketching Tool Kit

January 26, 2022

Drawing is an art form that is accessible to everyone. Bold shades and depth of colour is not limited to wet mediums. Sketching is an effective and affordable way to create gorgeous landscapes, stunning portraits, and meticulous still lifes. While anyone can pick up a pencil and paper, it’s worth getting the right equipment for […]

The Ultimate Guide to Paintbrushes for Acrylics

January 25, 2022

It can be difficult to know where to start when it comes to searching for the best acrylic painting brushes. There are many different ranges from numerous manufacturers on the market, which means there is a wide variety of choice. Let’s face it, having too many options can often make a decision even harder! Brush […]

Inspiration for your Winter Landscape Painting

January 06, 2022

Painting landscapes is often left until Summer, for sun-kissed scenes, or Autumn, for a gorgeous plentiful colour palette. Standing in freezing forests or surrounded by snow is hardly an appealing place to spend your time painting a landscape. However, winter landscapes can create some of the best compositions, with sun glinting off snow banks and […]