Mixing Winsor & Newton Professional half pan watercolour paints can be an enjoyable and rewarding process. Here are some techniques you can use to mix these paints:
I have seen a lot of posts lately using Sword Liner brushes on Instagram and Pinterest, and was amazed at what you can do with the brushes. So I thought I would have a go and try some of the ideas myself. Knowing that we stock 3 different sizes from Proarte I decided to try … Read more
For my March product of the month I wanted to create something with a splash of colour as I was feeling the spring vibe that came with the sunshine we had at the beginning of the month! Gouache paint sprung to mind! In my free time I create little illustrations using the paint for its … Read more
fter seeing our Calligraphy tutor Anthea Power use the Schmicke Aqua Bronze Powder in Copper on a demonstration at Christmas I just had to have my own! These powders are lovely, they work beautifully on white but WOW do they ‘pop ’on darker colours like black.These powders come in 5 different colours: Silver, Rich Pale … Read more
Working with Gouache as an Artist I am a gouache and print artist. My artwork takes inspiration from wildlife, landscapes and birds. My work merges scenes from nature mixed with ornate flowers.Many of my gouache originals are transformed into patterns and textiles. I first came across gouache paint when I was studying a fashion and … Read more
Watercolour is an extremely versatile and flexible medium that can offer a range of results. Also known as aquarelle, it’s a painting technique in which the paints are made of pigments suspended in a water-soluble vehicle. Going back thousands of years, watercolour is a difficult medium to master but there’s a variety of watercolour techniques that you … Read more
Discovering Gouache I am a gouache and print artist. I first came across gouache paint when I was studying my fashion and textile degree and have not looked back since. It is a wonderful medium; there is so much freedom when creating my paintings and they look so striking when printed onto textiles and canvases. … Read more