Throughout 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 ...
On 26 March 2021 / By Clare McNamaraAs 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 ...
On 26 February 2021 / By Christine KentJackson’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 ...
On 22 February 2021 / By Lisa TakahashiThe 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 ...
On 12 February 2021 / By Lisa TakahashiEvery 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 ...
On 4 February 2021 / By Clare McNamaraThroughout 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 ...
On 30 October 2020 / By Clare McNamaraUK-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 ...
On 15 April 2020 / By Daniel BradyCanvas 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 ...
On 6 April 2020 / By Daniel BradyArtist 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 ...
On 31 March 2020 / By Daniel BradyFor 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 what ...
On 24 January 2020 / By Lisa TakahashiWhen 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 ...
On 17 January 2020 / By Julie CavesArtist 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 ...
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