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Linoleum block with a tiger design carved into it on a table with other printmaking supplies

Printmaking 101 : An Introduction to Relief Pr...

We’ve put together an article for those who are looking for more information about printmaking – from the different types of printing techniques to some resources to help you get...

Printmaking 101 : An Introduction to Relief Pr...

We’ve put together an article for those who are looking for more information about printmaking – from the different types of printing techniques to some resources to help you get...

colour swatches comparing Winsor & Newton Artists' Oil Colours and Winton Oil Colours

Artist Grade vs. Student Grade: Art Economics

In this article, we'll discuss some of the particulars of artist grade vs. student grade art supplies, using the specific example of oil paints from Winsor & Newton. It should...

Artist Grade vs. Student Grade: Art Economics

In this article, we'll discuss some of the particulars of artist grade vs. student grade art supplies, using the specific example of oil paints from Winsor & Newton. It should...

Energy in Every Stroke with Chin Yuen

Energy in Every Stroke with Chin Yuen

Artist Chin Yuen, an award-winning Canadian painter originally from Malaysia, creates vibrant abstract art while sharing insights on how art is a gift for celebrating life and overcoming adversity. In...

Energy in Every Stroke with Chin Yuen

Artist Chin Yuen, an award-winning Canadian painter originally from Malaysia, creates vibrant abstract art while sharing insights on how art is a gift for celebrating life and overcoming adversity. In...

Capturing Light with Shantel Miller

Capturing Light with Shantel Miller

"The sense of passion and earnestness translates to the painting when you are patient with yourself." Shantel Miller We are thrilled to be introducing Shantel Miller in this episode of...

Capturing Light with Shantel Miller

"The sense of passion and earnestness translates to the painting when you are patient with yourself." Shantel Miller We are thrilled to be introducing Shantel Miller in this episode of...

Shawn Hunt working in studio.

Artistry In Flow with Shawn Hunt

In this episode of Living A Creative Life, we were fortunate to speak with artist Shawn Hunt about our theme of Materials At Work. As an artist, Shawn taps into...

Artistry In Flow with Shawn Hunt

In this episode of Living A Creative Life, we were fortunate to speak with artist Shawn Hunt about our theme of Materials At Work. As an artist, Shawn taps into...

Understanding the three oil painting rules

Understanding the three oil painting rules

When you’re using oil paint, a composition is usually built up using different layers of colour. For example, if you’re painting a portrait, you may start with an area of...

Understanding the three oil painting rules

When you’re using oil paint, a composition is usually built up using different layers of colour. For example, if you’re painting a portrait, you may start with an area of...