May 6, 2022

An Interview With Oil Painter Michael John Ashcroft

Michael John Ashcroft ROI MAFA (b 1969), grew up in a small village called Croston in the heart of Lancashire.  After leaving school in 1985 he began his career as an engineer, painting and sketching...

April 6, 2022

New In: Gamblin Relief Inks & Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirit

We have added artist grade printmaking inks and a safe, odourless studio clean up and oil paint thinner to our range. Gamblin Relief Inks Gamblin Printmaking Relief Inks are handcrafted in small batches using top...

March 15, 2022

Monoprinting without the Press – How to Use Gel Press Gel Printing Plates and Carabelle Studio Printmaking Accessories

Discover how to use Gel Press Gel Printing Plates to create your own, unique monoprints full of detail and texture.

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.

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...

August 17, 2020

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

>SHOP FOR BOB ROSS ART MATERIALS HERE 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...

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.

July 17, 2018

Introducing our new ranges of oil paints – Michael Harding and Daler Rowney Georgian Oil Colour

We are excited to announce the introduction of a range of new oil paints and mediums to our online store! New to our website are Michael Harding Artists’ Oil Colours and mediums, Daler Rowney Georgian...

April 30, 2018

What is the Difference Between the Whites in Oil Painting?

When choosing a white oil paint to include on your palette you can be faced with more shades than you know what to do with. Although they may all seem similar on the surface, there...