In this blog post, we dive into the dynamic and expressive world of Derwent Graphitint XL Blocks, exploring their unique properties through a creative project
Since becoming a professional tutor in 2011, I have forged a lovely working relationship with The Pro Arte brush Company in Skipton. I specified a
Drawing came into my life much later, primarily as an extension of my meditation practice. Looking inward naturally evolved into looking outward through art. I
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.
In Alla Prima painting, rhythm and momentum are everything. ‘Alla Prima’, an Italian phrase meaning “in one attempt”, is defined by applying wet paint to
My very first word was “bird” and I also loved drawing them as a kid. Now, many (many, many) years later I am still drawing
Acrylic Paint Pouring is a fluid painting technique used to create art by pouring acrylic paint onto a canvas. Many methods can be used to
Nestled within the historical charm of a Grade II listed cotton-spinning mill, Falcon Mill Artist Studios and Gallery (FaMAS) offers a unique blend of Bolton’s
If you’re an artist eager to explore bold mark-making and textural depth in your drawings, the Derwent XL Graphite Blocks are a perfect tool to
This month our tour of North West Art Groups stops off near our headquarters in Bolton. Heaton Art Group was established in 2019 with a
On our road trip of art groups in the North West of England we are stopping off this month in Adlington, Chorley. Visiting Art in
Watercolour is the perfect medium for capturing the essence of a scene quickly and spontaneously. Its fluidity allows you to convey atmosphere and light with
