Category: Art Supplies

I have noticed that my watercolour paint in my paint tin is starting to crack.  I’m referring to “cakes” of watercolour, stored in pans and in a tin (see photo below). These...

When considering which set of watercolour paints to buy there are a number of factors to consider. If you are starting out then you probably don’t want to spend too much money, just in case you...

I have just got my hands on a rigger brush... finally.  It’s something I’ve been meaning to try for so long.  I would think about getting one and then the thought goes totally out of my...

I feel like I have started to see markers gain increasing popularity among urban sketchers on platforms such as Instagram. Markers tend to be used predominantly by animators, comic book and manga...

"I believe one's choice of brush to be a very personal thing." - Me Is it bad to quote myself?? Oh well. I have. Let’s get to the first issue.  You absolutely need specific brushes for...

There is a huge selection of art supplies on the market, and increasingly, supplies that are designed specifically for urban sketching.  It can be quite overwhelming to figure out which supplies...