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When spring settles in, everything feels lighter. The air is warmer, the days stretch a little longer, and kids seem to have extra energy they need to get out. One of the best ways to channel that re ...

Get Sharper Relief Prints by Dialling in Your Paper Choice Paper choice has a bigger impact on relief printing than many people expect. The same carved block can look flat and patchy on one sheet, th ...

Linocut printing is a hands-on and satisfying printmaking process that many beginners find welcoming. At first glance, the number of tools and materials might feel like a lot. But with the right lino ...

Buying art supplies online is convenient, especially when you are not right next to a specialist shop. But when your order includes delicate materials like printmaking or watercolour paper, it is fai ...

Here at Art Supplies Castlemaine we believe in real customer service.  You might call it old school, I prefer to call it being honest.  So if you are looking for something that we don’t ...

Unlock Sharper Relief Prints with Better Paper Prep Relief printing can feel very unforgiving. You carve carefully, roll out smooth ink, print with care, then lift the paper and see patchy blacks, fu ...

Blending acrylic paint can be a bit of a puzzle until you get the right brush in your hand. Even with solid techniques, blending often feels awkward when the brush doesn't match the job. Whether you' ...

If you've worked with aluminium plates for etching, you've probably noticed that the ink can behave differently to the way it does on copper or zinc. It can feel unpredictable at times, especially wh ...

Inks behave differently depending on how you use them. Some are made for sharp, clean lines that stay fixed in place. Others are better for soft washes that move with water and leave gentle shades be ...

Starting an art journal book is one of the simplest ways to stay close to your materials without pressure. It does not need a plan or polished ideas, only a spot to test what a colour does, how your ...

Cotton canvases are tried-and-true surfaces for many painters, giving a natural feel and steady absorbency under brush or knife. As winter edges in and the cool of winter eases across southern Austra ...

Aluminium etching is a familiar process in printmaking circles, but like most hands-on work, the small steps can make the biggest difference. If a plate isn’t prepped the right way, you are bou ...

Some artists avoid black pigments not because they dislike them, but because they prefer a grey that feels livelier. The kind of grey that holds colour, shifts with the light, and doesn’t settl ...

In and around Bendigo, printmaking has found its place in sheds, classrooms, and shared studio spaces. When stocking up for a cold-season session, many artists look close to home for their materials.

Mixing colour gets easier when we start thinking about warm and cool versions of the three primary hues. It's one of those bits of knowledge that can clear up a lot of early painting frustrations. Gr ...

We’ve all had that moment of staring at a blank canvas and wondering, “Did I pick the right one?” Choosing between linen and cotton might seem like a basic decision, but once gesso ...

Sharp lines make all the difference in printmaking. Whether it’s drypoint, etching or a linocut that relies on fine detail, the clarity of each pulled line can decide whether a print feels cris ...