Palette and painting knives are sometimes distinguished from each other by either being straight or having an off-set handle. Available in Metal Or Plastic, these Palette knives can be bought in a set or singles A palette knife is a blunt tool used for mixing or applying paint, with a flexible steel blade. It is […]
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New Artist who are just starting out in acrylics for the first time often ask for a bit of guidance when choosing materials. One of the first things to be aware of when looking at the enormous variety of art materials available is that paints, brushes and surfaces come in Various qualities and price ranges.
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This is a refill ink that comes in a bottle with nozzle for users to refill their Copic Markers. Its pen-shape form makes it compact and easy to fit in a Copic wallet for traveling while users may use the ink directly to create ink art. Release schedule : Spring 2020 Bottles with easy-to-see ink
Acrylic Gesso A primer which dries with a coarser texture than regular Acrylic Canvas primer. Acrylic gesso can be sanded down if desired. It is made from a mixture of chalk and pigment, bound in a 100% acrylic emulsion binder. It can be used as a ground for both acrylic and oil painting. Most canvas
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Choosing the Correct Paper for Painting and Drawing! Choosing the correct Paper is one of the Most important things when it comes to Painting in Watercolour or Drawing with pencils, charcoal or Ink Drawing Paper This versatile paper is great for sketches and Illustrations, especially pen and ink and pencil works. Lightweight Paper pad that
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ARCHES® Aquarelle / ARCHES® Watercolour Made the traditional way, on a cylinder mould, this paper has a harmonious natural grain. Thanks to this method, the fibres are evenly distributed, the paper slackens uniformly when wet. Its composition with long fibres of 100% cotton gives the paper its strength, beauty, a natural, lasting whiteness and an
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Packing light is every artist’s nightmare. Whether you’re painting in plein air or planning an urban sketching tour, it can be a little overwhelming when it comes to narrowing down the essentials for a trip. We asked our staff about their must have materials and their top tips and techniques for taking your practice on
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We would like to let you know about the steps we are taking at Art Attack during these uncertain times. Our Shop and Online store will be fully operational from Monday 4th of May 2020 and we will continues to operate with strict safety measures in place to ensure all staff can stay safe and
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Ideen für Künstler A gentle touch of colour, a fresh breeze of inspiration and a good idea for realisation – one can spend a summer afternoon so nicely. Thanks to the SOLO GOYA Masking Marker, floral designs that were softly coloured by the SOLO GOYA Aqua Paint Marker begin to appear. Sketch with a
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Sakura Sakura initially started as a crayon company in 1921. Disappointed that traditional crayon colors didn’t mix or overlay well, the innovative founders of Sakura began to experiment with different formulations to create an ideal stick drawing material. By 1924, Sakura invented the first-ever oil pastel that combined oil and pigment and named it Cray-Pas®,