May 20, 2021

Top Tips on Using Water-Mixable Oils

Max Hale takes us through his top tips on using water-mixable oils, a medium which has been around for over a decade.

April 30, 2021

What is the Difference Between Graphite and Charcoal?

Graphite and Charcoal are a common feature of many artists’ sketching sets. Whether you use sticks, pencils or powders – these two materials can produce anything from the lightest greys to the darkest blacks. On...

April 19, 2021

Advice for Beginners Drawing with Coloured Pencils

Christopher Durant compiles a list of ten points that he feels will help beginners starting out with coloured pencils.

March 16, 2021

The Difference Between Soft, Hard and Oil Pastels

Judy Tate takes us through her experience of working with pastels for the past 15 years and highlights the differences between soft, hard and oil pastels.

March 2, 2021

Carry the brilliance of Inktense in your pocket with Derwent Inktense Paint Pan Travel Sets

Featuring Derwent’s vibrant Inktense formula pressed into a pan, these sets contain everything you need to paint on the go – even a sponge and water brush! We put them to the test to see...

January 6, 2021

How to Paint with Cold Wax Mediums

Zest-It Cold Wax Painting Medium is a thick wax-based painting additive you can use to add body to oil paints and pigments. Use alone or with our range of Zest-It cold wax solvents and powders...

December 7, 2020

‘Cotswold Winter River’ – Alla Prima painting Tutorial in Water Soluble Oils

Snow scenes are great subjects to explore using oils and this view had everything I enjoy painting in a winter landscape. The dark river set against sunlit snow, leading the eye to the snow-capped building...

November 1, 2020

Get to know Artists Pens – Fineliners & Technical Pens

Fineliner pens are favoured by artists looking to create detailed and precise linework. Their plastic or fibre nibs are usually long and in metal casing so they can be used with a variety of sketching...

October 23, 2020

9 Easy Pen and Ink Techniques for Beginners

Pen and Ink are the perfect partners for quick and easy mark making – especially as they are affordable and easy to transport. But working in a permanent medium can be daunting for beginners. Discover...

October 14, 2020

Using ProMarkers for Fine Art Paint Effects

Winsor & Newton Promarkers are renowned for use in graphics and illustration but you can release their fine art potential! I just love how you can use them in a painterly style. In this tutorial...