Learning how-to-paint? Need some help with watercolour paints, papers and brushes? I have been teaching watercolours to students for many years now. I pass on to you the basic list of materials I recommend...
Acrylic Painting.Some general advice about acrylic painting.Just few of the techniques and general information about painting on canvas with acrylics. By Artist Samuel Durkin Painted onto canvas, either board...
Picture Framing frequently asked questions Moonshine Framing, Penzance What style of frame do I need? This is often a matter of personal taste. You will want the frame to go with your decor and you...
Gardening Cigarette Cards ( Collectables ) I've been collecting and selling early trade cards, cigarette cards and related collectables for over twenty years. Before you read this guide please subscribe to my...
Introduction As a keen amateur artist or beginner, trying and experimenting using different painting mediums can prove expensive. Books tell us "buy the best you can afford", which is true,but we are exposed...
Have you ever seen the beautiful paintings done on Fabric that come from India? These are generally made from vegetable based dies but the colours, shapes and designs are just simply amazing. Many are also...
Water gilding is a highly skilled and very labor intensive technique. Each stage in the process is time consuming. The quality of finish is unrivalled and to an expert it is instantly recognizable. Used over...
For a long time, I have believed there to be a fine line that divides sculptors from the growing army of specialist machinists that can create works which look every bit as sculptured as any artisan with a...