5 Reasons Beginners Should Use Graphite Drawing Pencils Over Charcoal

Posted on 28 March 2023

There are plenty of things to consider when you want to start drawing art, and the type of pencils you use are naturally going to make an impact. However, many beginners struggle to decide which option is best, with most ending up choosing between either graphite pencils or charcoal pencils. While charcoal drawing pencils certainly have their uses, beginners are generally better off using graphite pencils. Here are just five reasons why. [Read More]

Creative Journaling: How Do You Find the Supplies That Work for You?

Posted on 24 February 2022

Creative journaling has seen a huge surge in popularity in recent years, partly due to the cultural phenomenon that is the Bullet Journal Method. While the original concept was for something very stripped back and no-nonsense, people who enjoy adding a little art and colour to their organisation have made the idea their own; a lot of these planners are works of art in their own right. An entire industry has sprung up around the practice, with bespoke journals and easy-to-use sticker layouts available all over the internet. [Read More]

Advantages of Printing Your Family Photos and Enlisting Custom Picture Framing Services

Posted on 21 June 2021

Although the digital age has brought about a world of convenience to day-to-day life, there are some characteristics of decades past steadily being lost with time. And one such element is printing photographs and having them mounted on your interior walls. Currently, it seems that most people will store their photographs in digital format, which makes it easy to simply accumulate memories in storage devices rather than having them out on display. [Read More]

Pandemic Date Night: How About an Online Art Course for Couples?

Posted on 16 February 2021

The coronavirus pandemic has led to people across the world looking for something to do that won't be disrupted by lockdowns and the various other restrictions that seem to come and go. Unsurprisingly, Netflix signed up an extra 16 million customers during the pandemic. But there are only so many hours of television you can watch. Online art classes have also experienced a boom, and this allows you to do something productive while staying safe. [Read More]

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