The UK Coloured Pencil Society (UKCPS) 20th Anniversary Gala Exhibition at Bargehouse, Oxo Tower Wharf, London, is in full swing.[…]
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Tips for Sharpening Pastel Pencils with Martin Aveling
Anyone who has used pastel pencils will know that the process involves an awful lot of sharpening. Poor technique can[…]
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Creating Realistic Animals Using Pastel Pencils With Alice Hibbert
During uncertain times it is important to keep busy and creative; inspiration can be difficult to find at home but[…]
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Drawing a Goldfish with the new Metallic Pan Set by Kerry Bennett
Drawing animals that are underwater can be a really exciting project. It really gives you an opportunity to think about[…]
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A rough guide to creating Fine Art with Derwent Graphic and Lorien Tear
Define ‘Fine Art’ – it’s a tough one, isn’t it? Today though, I’m going to take you through the process[…]
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Derwent Art Prize: How to Photograph Your Work
To enter the Derwent Art Prize 2020, all you need to do is visit www.derwent-artprize.com, fill in the online form,[…]
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Inktense is Grate! with Tess Imobersteg
In this quick lesson, we’re using grated Inktense. In an earlier blog I wrote about making a ‘stock’ solution with[…]
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Using Inktense in a multimedia project by Tess Imobersteg
Some of the techniques that I teach that students seem to really have fun with are those that use unusual[…]
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Top Tips for Students starting art courses this September
September is just around the corner and, despite weeks of doodling and procrastinating, education is firmly back on the calendar.[…]
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