Watercolour Trees in Five Easy Steps

Materials Tombow Dual Brush Pens Tombow MONO Graph Mechanical Pencil Tombow MONO Drawing Pens Tombow MONO Eraser Tombow Water Brush – Small Watercolor or mixed media paper   Step 1: Inspiration First, before you ever pick up a pencil, narrow... Read More

Beyond Boundaries with Glenys Takala

Glenys Takala has been a member of the FCA for over twenty years. Currently residing in the Kootenays, she is the recipient of numerous awards, including third place in the 2020 ‘On The Edge’ competition. She draws inspiration from nature,... Read More

Everything You Need to Know About Dual Brush Pens!

Review by  Ali LePere Tombow Dual Brush Pens! They are my favorite! I believe that artists, no matter their skill level, will flourish if they have products that give them possibilities. I know that has been my experience with these... Read More

Beyond Boundaries with Frankie Watt-Elphinstone

Vancouver-based printmaking, painting and mixed media collage artist Frankie Watt-Elphinstone’s piece, ‘Red Shoes’, was awarded an honourable mention in ‘Painting on The Edge 2020’. Her work has been published by Taschen Books and exhibited with the Royal Society of Portrait... Read More

Beyond Boundaries with Amy Dyck, Glenys Takala, and Frankie Watt-Elphinstone

Listen to the new podcast featuring conversations with three FCA artists and past winners of the FCA On The Edge Exhibition on how going beyond boundaries helps them grow and the value they find in entering juried exhibitions. Check out... Read More

Cultivating Creativity: Final Presentation Part Two

We’re continuing to explore the final stages of the creative process with artists Steve Chmilar and Blythe Scott, and artist consultant Pennylane Shen.   Featuring: @stevechmilar @blythescottartist @dazed.and.confucius      

Cultivating Creativity: Final Presentation Part One

Our journey through the creative cycle continues and we’ve arrived at the last steps. So what do we do with the art we’ve made? In this visual podcast, we explore how our guests found their artistic voices, learned to get... Read More

Cultivating Creativity: Practice, Practice Practice Part Two

Listen as 3 artists reveal refreshing takes on the universal frustrations artists experience and why they’re necessary for our growth. Practice adds power to our creating by toning our creative muscles and exercising our vision around what we want to... Read More

Discover Canson XL Watercolour Pads

Canson XL Watercolor is a Cold Press textured paper for a variety of watercolor painting techniques. The durable surface stands up to repeated washes. 140lb / 300gsm. Acid Free. Color: Natural White Recommended: Watercolor, acrylic, pen, ink wash Available in... Read More

Spotlight on: Jewel-like Colours from Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolours

The Jewel Colours from the Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolours are here to stay! These five single pigment colours were previously limited edition. Discover the beautiful masstones and undertones of each watercolour, along with information on the colours history.  ... Read More

Experimental Painting with Sennelier Oil Sticks

In this video from Sennelier, watch as this portrait comes to life with every glide of a Sennelier Oil Sticks. This unique paint stick allows oil painting to be approached differently. It extends the artist’s freedom of expression, allowing for... Read More

Acrylic pearl colours on black gesso ground

Give an extra definition to your artwork with Acrylic pearl colours on black gesso ground!