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Discover how to speed up drying time with Winsor & Newton Artisan Water Mixable Oils — rich, solvent-free paints that clean up easily with water.

Discover Gamblin oil painting mediums – Galkyd, Cold Wax, and Gamsol – for safer, professional results, enhanced paint flow, and texture.

Whether you're building up textured brushstrokes or pouring fluid layers onto canvas, the Golden Artist Colours acrylic range offers a paint to match your technique. With four main lines — Heavy Body, Fluid, High Flow, and OPEN Acrylics — plus...

If you're feeling inspired to try painting, acrylics are a brilliant place to begin. They’re bold, fast drying and incredibly versatile. Whether you're experimenting for the first time or looking for a fun creative outlet, acrylic painting offers satisfying results...

Choosing the right paper is more than just picking up a pad and getting started. The weight, texture and absorbency of paper can dramatically affect your final results. Whether you’re layering watercolour washes, sketching with graphite or working across multiple...

If you’ve ever picked up a Faber-Castell pencil, you know that it feels a little different in the hand. There’s balance, precision and a sense that you’re holding something made to last. For over 260 years, Faber-Castell has been helping people...

A Guide to Paper, Texture and Technique The surface you draw on is just as important as the tools you use. A good drawing pad can elevate your work, while the wrong one can hold you back, no matter how...

A Practical Guide for Artists and Designers A quality drawing pencil can feel like an extension of your hand, helping you transfer thoughts and observations onto the page with ease. Whether you’re blocking out a rough concept, building tonal studies...

Types, Techniques and Artist Picks Drawing inks have long been a favourite among illustrators, calligraphers and mixed media artists for their intensity, versatility and expressive potential. Whether you’re working with a dip pen, brush or airbrush, the fluid nature of...