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Red and Yellow Drawing Paper
The Red and Yellow Pad contains sheets of FSC®-certified (FSC-C111372) smooth, natural white 150gsm cartridge paper. This premium-quality, versatile paper offers a smooth surface ideal for a wide range of dry media, including technical pens and pen and ink work. Its forgiving texture allows for easy corrections, making it suitable for both sketching and finished […]
Understanding Oil Painting Mediums
Oil painting has always involved more than just colour from the tube. By mixing paint with different mediums, artists can adjust the flow, drying time, transparency and finish of their colours. Mediums make it possible to work with thin washes, smooth blends, luminous glazes or thick, expressive brushwork.
Understanding Pigments in Fine Art Products: Properties, Behaviour, Safety, and Innovation
Pigments are the fundamental ingredients in fine art materials. Whether in acrylic, watercolour, oil, pastel, or ink, pigments determine colour, opacity, permanence, and even texture.
Understanding the Colour Wheel & Basic Mixing Techniques
The colour wheel is a fundamental tool for artists working in any medium. Whether you’re mixing paints, planning a palette, or simply experimenting with colour, understanding how colours relate to each other can help you create more harmonious and effective artwork. This guide explains the structure and purpose of the colour wheel and provides hands-on exercises to build your confidence in mixing and using colour.
Getting to Grips with Colour: Mixing, Harmony and Contrast
Join our latest challenge exploring depth with texture. See how artists build dimension using mediums like gesso, pastels, and gel.
Canvas Basics for Beginners and Hobbyists
Choosing your first canvas can feel like a big step, but with a little knowledge, it becomes a straightforward part of your artistic journey. This guide breaks down the key types of canvas fabrics, surfaces, and preparation methods, helping you select and care for the right one with ease and confidence.
The Science of Paper and How to Match It to Your Medium
Discover how mixed media artist Lara Blake uses vibrant ink and fluid acrylics to express emotion through movement.
What is the difference between artists and student colours?
All our colours are proudly made in the United Kingdom, including colours especially crafted for hobbyists and art enthusiasts.
The main differences between our artist and student colours are:
- Shades available …. more than the basic colour range.
- Pigment Load …. higher pigment ratio to binder meaning stronger colour & better coverage.
- Milling Technique …. more finely ground particles of pigment deliver stronger colour that also mixes quickly & evenly.
- Cadmium Pigment …. the main cadmium pigments are the family of yellow orange & red, they have a resistance to fading and are generally more expensive pigments.
#simplycreate Gonk Coloured Pencil Drawing
Learn how to draw Gonks with Simply Colouring Pencils by using this step-by-step guide created by Daler-Rowney artist Amylee Paris, and is easy for beginners to follow and explore using colouring pencils!
#simplycreate a sunset landscape with acrylic paint
Easy step-by-step acrylic tutorial with Simply art supplies on how to paint a Rainbow landscape, presented by artist Amylee Paris.
