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Category: Top Tips

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What I wish I knew before going to an art school by Nicoleta Croitoru

17th August 2022 Derwentart Back To Study, How-to tips, Interview, Interviews, Line Makers, Students, Students, Top Tips, Wellbeing

Studying within the artistic field of study at a higher education level can be very intimidating. It appears different from[…]

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Lightfast portrait on light grey paper by Jake Spicer

Using Derwent Lightfast on Derwent Mixed Toned Paper to Create a Portrait by Jake Spicer

7th July 2022 Derwentart Archive (2010-2015), Coloured Pencils, How-to tips, Lightfast, Portraits, Portraits, step by step, Tonal values, Top Tips

Most of the world we see is a midtone – the darkest darks of our blackest pencils marks and the[…]

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TOP TIPS for starting your art career and growing your audience online

16th December 2021 Derwentart Archive (2010-2015), Competition, Competitions, Events, How-to tips, Interview, Interviews, News, Recent blogs, Top Tips

Iona Rowland is a multi-disciplinary artist creating pop-art-inspired works for both public commissions and private collectors. She was shortlisted for[…]

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How to photograph your work for the Derwent Art Prize

25th November 2021 Derwentart Archive (2010-2015), Competitions, Derwent Art Prize, How-to tips, Top Tips

To enter the Derwent Art Prize, there are only 3 easy steps to follow: Visit www.derwent-artprize.com Fill in the online[…]

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TOP 3 reasons to enter the Derwent Art Prize

22nd October 2021 Derwentart Archive (2010-2015), Competitions, Derwent Art Prize, Events, News, Top Tips

The sixth instalment of the Derwent Art Prize is set to showcase the very best artworks created in pencil by[…]

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Top Tips For Colour Pencils From UKCPS Artists

20th October 2021 Derwentart Archive (2010-2015), Events, How-to tips, Interview, Interviews, News, Top Tips

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

4th December 2020 Derwentart Archive (2010-2015), How-to tips, Pastel Pencils, Recent blogs, step by step, Top Tips

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

8th May 2020 Derwentart Animals, Coloured Pencils, Fine Art, Pastel Pencils, Portraits, Projects, step by step, Top Tips, Wildlife & pets

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

13th March 2020 Derwentart Animals, Metallic Pan Set, Metallic Pencils, Spring, Tonal values, Top Tips

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

28th February 2020 Derwentart Competition, Derwent Precision, Fine Art, Graphic Pencils, Portraits, Recent blogs, Sketching, step by step, Top Tips

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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