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Chloe Scott Moncrieff tells her own story of why she mixes her oil colours.

In this article, we’ve collated your most popular watercolour questions and answered them all in one handy guide. Bookmark this article for the next time you’re planning to pick up your watercolour...

Did you know that artists once used pig bladders to carry paint? In our latest Items of Intrigue session from the archives, we look at the evolution of portable paints,...

Did you know that the iron found in our blood and deep in the Earth’s core is similar to the pigment in Winsor & Newton’s Iron Oxide paint tubes? We...

From ancient Indian textiles to denim jeans, indigo dye has been a staple through the ages. But when it comes to the colour spectrum it is often missed out. What...

Artists' paints must be permanent, reliable, and modifiable. Historically, many pigments, particularly in watercolour, faded over time. This article examines the reasons behind this and how modern innovations have enhanced...

Creating a palette involves more than just selecting colours; it’s about mixing them to tell stories and is an integral part of an artist’s DNA. We asked artist Chloe Scott...

Looking to start out with a studio space of your own? Find out all you know to need about location, size, safety, kit and more.

From natural colour palettes to precise linework, Austrian interior designer artist and architect Yana Hrachova discusses the intricacies behind her creative process.