My Art Materials

My Art Materials

A collection of mismatched but well loved art tools is best discovered and collected over time and I firmly believe the best tools are the ones closest to you right now. However because I’m fascinated by lists from artists like this too, I have compiled some of my...
Anatomy of a Sketchbook

Anatomy of a Sketchbook

For longer than I’d like to admit, most of the time my sketches were not easily found in a sketchbook but rather found on scraps of paper, the backs of receipts and whatever other stray papers end up being the canvas for creativity. I didn’t really develop the...
Watercolour vs Gouache vs Acrylic

Watercolour vs Gouache vs Acrylic

As artists, sometimes we can’t help but want to try them all! And by “them”, I mean all the different mediums, paints and ways of creating. However between watercolour, gouache, and acrylic paint, where is the best place to start? So if you’ve ever been curious about...
Guide to Brush Shapes

Guide to Brush Shapes

Understanding the different brush shapes and fibre types can help you to make better and more informed decisions when investing in new brushes, so that you end up with tools you love working with. Today, I’m going to share some insight into the most common brush...
Essential Watercolour Techniques

Essential Watercolour Techniques

Watercolour is a very popular medium for both beginners and professional artists. To start all you need are watercolour pigments, a brush or two, and a good paper. However that doesn’t mean that the watercolour techniques you can use have to remain basic....