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We spoke with Jerzy Niedojadlo from Nitram Fine Art Charcoal to learn the story of Nitram – how he crossed the sea to learn and work with the original creator of this once-defunct, near-mythic charcoal. Jerzy upholds the practice and...
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In order to meet the wide range of artists' needs, Stillman & Birn’s sketchbook system gives them the choice of paper weight, shade, and surface type best suited to their specific techniques. With both internal and surface sizing, their papers have...
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For drawing and sketching paper, it is important to know which techniques will be used on the paper. For example, smooth paper works well for creating clean lines. When working with colour and/or graphite pencils, having a bit of structure...
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In this article, you'll discover the differences between Faber-Castell’s collection of coloured pencils in the Polychromos and Albrecht Dürer ranges.
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THE POWER OF ART: PUTTING VISION INTO PRACTICE Goals, growth, and brand collabs with Mega McGrath. Step into the studio with Vancouver artist and designer Mega McGrath to discover her journey to growing a sustainable art practice with brand collaborations,...
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Producing 2.3 billion pencils a year and being in the business for over 257 years, Faber-Castell has a sound know-how of how quality pencils are made. Watch the video above to have a look behind the scenes of Faber-Castell’s pencil...
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By using the simple yet powerful pencil, learn the importance of how light reveals the form, and how to effectively render the lights and the shadows. Watch our video, Introduction to Figure Drawing with Mandy Boursicot, and read the full article...
