Gifts for artists

Time away from your screens, finding your creative spark again, or mastering a new technique; these are the gifts worth giving and some inspiration. Check out our top gifting recommendations below.

Professional Watercolour Travel Case

£137.60

The Professional Watercolour Tube Studio Case is the Rolls Royce of watercolours for the discerning artist. In an exquisitely crafted timber case, you’ll find an array of tools curated to stimulate the creative juices. It includes 12 vibrant 5ml Professional Watercolour tubes, a pad, and two luxuriously Soft Sable Brushes.

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Your top ten watercolour questions answered

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 paints.

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Professional Synthetic Brushes for Watercolour 8 Pack

£155.00

For artists looking to capture the nuances of line and detail in their watercolours, look no further than this quartet of Professional Watercolour Synthetic Sable Brushes.

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How to care for your watercolour brushes

Watercolour brushes are delicate tools that deserve careful attention. Proper cleaning, drying, and storage will help maintain their shape, performance, and lifespan. Follow these steps to keep your brushes in top condition.

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Artists' Oil Colour Studio Case

£140.00

For those who relish the opulence of oil paints, loosened with a nudge of low-odour Sansodor, this is the dream present. Featuring Winsor & Newton’s prestigious Artists’ Oil Colours - the shades include Winsor Yellow, Crimson Alizarine, Winsor Blue (Red Hue), Winsor Green, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Ivory Black, Titanium White - these sumptuous tones provide both heritage and quality in equal measure.

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An introduction to oil painting

Oil colours have been used since the 14th century and are still popular today due to their exceptional versatility and durability. Taking on oil painting can seem daunting at first. But getting started is easier than you think, and you only need a few materials to begin. As you get more familiar with oils, you can add more tools to your kit, and start mixing to create your very own palette.

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Galeria Acrylic Wooden Box 15pc Set

£90.00

Galeria Acrylics are renowned for their versatility. With good pigment and quick drying qualities, the paints attract amateurs and professionals alike. Now, for gifting, welcome this cleverly crafted set, jostling with eight staple colours, alongside varnishes, brushes, palette knife and even a beech wood easel, all set inside a beautiful wooden case. The perfect gift for anyone looking to start or build on their acrylic journey.

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An introduction to acrylic painting

Acrylic is one of the most versatile and beginner-friendly paints. It’s fast-drying, easy to use, and can be adapted to suit almost any style. From bold, textured strokes to delicate, watercolour-like washes.

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Winton Oil Colour Metallic Set 3x37ml

£19.00

From Iridescent White to Silver and Gold, there’s a cortege of reflective paints to be enjoyed, fitting for any loved one looking for a new riff to their work. Giving the impression of liquid metal, the colours have
very different effects when used over light and dark surfaces.

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An introduction to oil painting

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Series 7 Kolinsky Sable Brush - Round

From £25.30

What finer gift for the discerning artist than the world’s most esteemed watercolour brush? Commissioned by Queen Victoria in 1866, the Series 7 set the gold standard in watercolour tools. Little has changed.

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