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Wildlife Virtual Gallery
Explore the Outdoors with Wildlife A Gallery To Explore The World Around Us Nature has long triggered the perfect state of mind for creativity, prompting us to create new perspectives of the world around us. During the last few... Read More
Explore Urban Sketching Virtual Gallery
Explore the Outdoors with Urban Sketching A Gallery To Explore The World Around Us Nature triggers a state of mind teeming with memories, emotions and ideas – the perfect space to create, to contemplate different perspectives, understand ourselves and... Read More
Ceramic Underglazing with Speedball
Ready to give your ceramics a pop of colour? This is a helpful walkthrough to the fundamental techniques for decorating with underglazes, this how-to breaks down the steps to creating beautiful designs on bisqueware with Speedball Underglazes. Speedball Underglaze... Read More
The Romance of Dusk and Dawn Using Colour
Let’s face it, there isn’t much that can beat the beauty of an early morning sunrise or a warm sunset! It doesn’t matter where you are, the sight will leave you in awe. As you witness this transition of colour... Read More
Beyond Boundaries Virtual Gallery
“Being comfortable with being uncomfortable” During these times, pushing ourselves beyond our perceived creative limits can generate meaningful change – within us, in our communities or even the world at large. So let’s dare to step outside the box,... Read More
Finding your Shadow
Whether it be shade from trees or a passing cloud, on a bright day shadows can be found everywhere. Use these times to soak up some much needed Vitamin D (with some applied sunscreen of course) and take the time... Read More
Beyond Boundaries with Amy J. Dyck
Contemporary figurative artist, Amy J. Dyck’s work is a unique mix of representational and expressionism. Using mainly oils and drawing mediums, she strives to express something deeper in the human experience than can be observed by the trained eye. Internationally... Read More
Sustainability at Hahnemühle and Bamboo Paper for Digital Printing
Sustainable Papers for Digital Printing Sustainability and digitization are megatrends. So, what could be more natural than for Hahnmühle to include sustainable paper too? They protect what matters and present a unique FineArt inkjet paper made from extraordinary, sustainable Bamboo.... Read More
Laurin McCracken: Step-by-Step Watercolor Technique
The Process of Creating 2 Yellow and 1 Red on Foil 20″ x 26″ Step 1. The photograph of the still life of two yellow pears and one red pear on aluminum foil. Step 2. The drawing – This... Read More
McCracken Black by Daniel Smith
McCracken Black a versatile black that can produce a range of neutral grays, ideal for creating a realistic look to metal objects and adding remarkable depth to a dark background that is inspired by the Dutch painters of the 16th and... Read More
Watercolour Trees in Five Easy Steps
Tutorial by Grace from Grace Anne Studio 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... 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