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...

September 23, 2020

Choosing the Right Graphite Sketching & Drawing Pencil

The humble graphite pencil is the workhorse of many artists toolkits. Made from graphite blends mixed with wax, drawing and sketching pencils are a versatile mark making tool perfect for jotting down quick ideas, plotting...

August 25, 2020

Get to know Artists Pens – Brush Pens

Brush pens offer more variety in nib size and shape than fine liners. Great for creating quick visualisations of ideas, these pens allow artists to travel light, yet still create artwork with the finish and...

August 17, 2020

Bob Ross Materials – The Joy of Painting wet-on-wet

You may have never heard of Bob Ross when he was alive, but now, 25 years after his death, he is becoming a household name. With his affable character, soft voice and his happy little...

August 6, 2020

Acrylic Painting Ideas – 28 Curated Video Demonstrations & Tutorials

Acrylic painting is a favourite with both professionals and amateurs alike. However, deciding what to paint can be a stumbling block for many artists. You’ve got your canvas set up, acrylic paints and brushes are...