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Creative inspiration and tips on materials and techniques for artists.
Watercolour Paper Explained: Best Choices for Beginners & Progression
Which watercolour paper should you use? A professional artist explains wood pulp vs 100% cotton paper, how water absorption affects technique, and why paper matters more than paint.
Jan 225 min read
Student vs Professional Grade Watercolour Paint: What Really Matters for Artists Who Sell Their Work
Student vs professional watercolour paint compared by a professional artist, focusing on lightfastness, permanence, and when student grade is good enough.
Jan 194 min read
Best Watercolour Brushes for Pet Portraits (Tested by a Professional Animal Artist)
In this guide to the best watercolour brushes for pet portraits I'll give you my honest review of brushes I've used and owned. I have a jar full now of all sorts of brushes I've accumulated over the years, but I have a few favourites that I reach for every time.
Jan 153 min read
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