Tips for choosing a surface for drawing and sketching
Find out what to consider when choosing your sketching paper, from internal or surface sizing to the degree of coarseness.
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Know your natural brush hairs
From sable and squirrel to goat or hog, the right natural brush hair will make all the difference to your practice. Our guide explains all you need to know.
Three essential factors to achieving granulation with watercolour
Watercolour paints are ideal for capturing the elements with a textured, granulated aesthetic – whether that’s a cloudy scene or the haze of beach waves. We explore three key contributors to controlling levels of granulation in watercolour scenes.
Promarker Watercolour: Your questions answered
Thinking about incorporating a new form of watercolour into your practice? We answer the most common questions about Promarker Watercolour with expert tips on how to make the most of this contemporary twist on a timeless technique.
How to use mediums with Artisan Water Mixable Oil Colour
Artisan Water Mixable Oil Colour has its own collection of specially created mediums. Explore the range with our comprehensive guide.
Watercolour surfaces: glossary of terms
Understanding the most important terminology will help you choose the best surface for your watercolour work. Read our guide here.
Tips for using acrylic mediums
Mediums can transform your acrylic artwork. Check out our three tips for using them, including experiments to try and pitfalls to avoid.
Three ways to make an impact with inks
Some things can’t be achieved with a modern pen. Explore the potential of our Drawing Inks, which can be used with brushes, dip pens and even airbrushes.
Three things to know when lifting watercolour
Discover why the right paper, mediums and colours are all-important for the best results when you’re planning to lift watercolour.
Brush glossary
Choosing an artists' brush can be complicated. Learn about the different hair types, head shapes and more with our glossary explaining all the terminology.
Understanding drying times for oil colour
Different oil colours dry at different rates, so knowing the timings for those you’re working with is crucial. Find the information you need here.
The best way to use aerosol varnishes
Get our nine tips for making the most of aerosol varnishes, from preventing clogged nozzles to keeping them at the right temperature.
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