Browsing Tag review
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Watercolour PaintingThroughout March, we asked four fluid artists to try Jackson’s Alcohol Inks. Here, they share their thoughts on drying times and consistency of the inks as well as ...
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Oil PaintingAs many artists have now adapted to their art studio being at home, odourless solvent may be a friendlier option when painting. We asked three artists, Hannah Ivory ...
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Features & EditorialsJackson’s Kite brushes are made with environmentally friendly synthetic kolinsky hair, which is derived from sustainable materials. Here, I tried them for the first time, comparing them with ...
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DrawingThe smoothest shading results can be most easily achieved by using Zest-it Pencil Blend. It is a solvent that will break down the oil and wax content of ...
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Studio and GeneralEvery artist has their own unique requirements for the paper they paint and draw on, from robust handmade sheets for vigorous painting techniques, to smooth paper for fluid ...
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DrawingThroughout October, we asked four artists who specialise in drawing and illustration to try our drawing materials in their practice. Sarah Dyer, Jessie Pitt, Emma Carlisle and Michael ...
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Acrylic PaintingUK-based artist Jarvis Brookfield has been painting with acrylics for a number of years, creating dream-like works which celebrate a reverence for nature and the human experience. Jarvis ...
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Acrylic PaintingCanvas has been the most popular painting surface for hundreds of years and has a range of benefits – it’s lightweight and has excellent absorbency, as well as ...
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PastelsArtist Jacqueline Bright paints commissions for pet portraits, as well as creating wildlife art from her studio in Norfolk, UK. Jacqueline works in a realistic, traditional style using ...
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DrawingFor the past couple of months I have been drawing with Faber Castell Pitt Pens and have loved their versatility and transparency. In this review I explore ...
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Oil PaintingWhen mixed with solvent, beeswax becomes soft enough to paint with, without the need for the application of heat. By adding a resin for strength you create a ...
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Acrylic PaintingArtist and textile designer, Maggie Levien explores the effects of painting with acrylic on different substrates. ‘I’ve always been drawn to texture, whether creating artwork for my textile ...
