June 9, 2022

Top Tips & Techniques For A Successful Drawing

Joanna Farrow is a British artist, based in East Sussex. Drawing is core to Joanna’s work whether it’s out and about with a sketchbook, or experimenting in the studio with a view to sizing up...

May 11, 2022

Common Acrylic Paint Pouring Problems (and How To Avoid Them)

I’m not going to lie – I thought paint pouring was a doddle! How hard can it be to mix some acrylic paint in a cup and then pour it out onto a canvas? Well,...

May 5, 2022

An Interview With Watercolour Artist David Bellamy

We caught up with internationally renowned professional watercolourist David Bellamy to find out more about his artistic methods and influences and the publication of his new book, Arabian Light.

May 4, 2022

Discover the beauty of fluid painting with Daler Rowney System 3 Fluid Acrylic Paints

Discover the NEW incredibly versatile System 3 Fluid Acrylic range and see how they fit into the System 3 Family.

April 20, 2022

A Beginners Guide To Buying Watercolour Paper

Watercolour papers can be a minefield for a beginner.  ‘What paper should I use?’ is one of the most common questions I get asked in the shop here at Ken Bromley’s.  In this post I...

April 7, 2022

The Magic & Myths of Watercolour Painting

Internationally acclaimed artist and author of ‘Painting Expressive Watercolour‘ Bridget Woods, shares with us her passion for watercolour, dispels some myths associated with this medium and provides some practical advice for painting on the go....

March 23, 2022

Derwent Tinted Charcoal Paint Pan Set Reviewed

It’s always fun to unbox a new art product. This very convenient set was no exception. In fact, it is a completely self-contained, pocket-sized art box – cased in a robust, portable plastic palette containing...

February 16, 2022

Our Top Tips for Using Derwent Pastel Pencils

Learn how to make the most of your Derwent Pastel Pencil with tips on blending, sharpening and creating texture.

February 7, 2022

An Introduction to Line and Wash

Liz Chaderton introduces Line and Wash Painting – a wonderful way of working which takes advantage of the strengths of both ink and watercolour.

January 25, 2022

Using the Derwent Tinted Charcoal Paint Pan Set – Our Top Tips

Learn how to use the Derwent Tinted Charcoal Paint Pan Set to create dramatic artwork using our Top Tips!