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...

July 20, 2020

A Beginners’ Guide to Painting with Acrylics: Tips to Get Started

Want to get started in painting with acrylics but not sure where to start? Our beginners guide gives you some top tips to start your journey.

June 24, 2020

Gouache Paint Guide

Gouache certainly has it’s place in the artistic world. Here we look a little closer at the properties and values of traditional gouache painting.

June 22, 2020

Watercolour Tutorial: Capture the Atmosphere and Light in a Street Scene

Street corner in Pézenas by Nicholas Poullis My philosophy towards painting is simple – I try and capture the subject that has inspired me, what identifies it, the atmosphere and light. While I do not...

June 19, 2020

7 Oil Painting Techniques that Every Artist Should Know

Here we take you through seven of the more popular oil painting techniques that every artist should know. From Grisaille to Glazing, Scrumbling to Chiaroscuro.

May 6, 2020

A Beginners’ Guide to Oil Painting: 6 Tips To Get Started

Want to get started in oil painting but not sure where to start? Our beginners guide gives you some top tips to start your journey.

April 5, 2020

Easter Art Projects for Kids

There’s no better way to celebrate the arrival of Spring than by getting the family involved in some Easter art projects! These easy-to-follow Easter art tutorials are suitable for children of all ages and are...