“It’s not just a brush, it’s an experience. A ritual. It’s life changing and it’s your life.”
Master From The Past – Dame Laura Knight
The English artist, Dame Laura Knight holds a special place in my affections. She died a year before I was…
Oil Brushes; A Brush Makers Top Tips
We get asked all of the time for the 'magic' brush. Sadly, there is no such thing, though there are…
Smooshing, Smudging, Tinting
I’ve designed this new range to be an inexpensive blending brush. The Smooshing Brush is made from a blend of…
Master Of The Month – Interview with James Willis
Artist James Willis has a BA Hons in Fine Art and Music, as well as an MA in the History…
Master From The Past – John Singer Sargent
John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) is widely recognised as the leading figurative painter of his generation. (more…)
Persevere, Persevere, Persevere!
Before I was a professional artist, I was an elite athlete in the sport of long track speed skating. My…
The Challenge Of Spring Greens
I love painting the fresh, bright greens of early springtime. With the first sniff of warmth in the air and…
Swipe And Slash – The Sword Liner
Studying at the Florence Academy of Art, there are many painting techniques to be mastered through intense practice and by…
Looking To Branch Out? – The Rotary Tree Brush
This is a brush with unique properties which can be used as a tool for painting winter and summer trees.…