Here's a wonderful step by step guide to lino print portraits by artist, teacher and contestant on Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year Lucy Bartholomew. Here Lucy gives us a wonderful insight here in … read more

Like everyone, we're not sure what Christmas is going to look like this year - but while we're waiting to see who we can have for Christmas dinner we're starting to enjoy some festive cheer. Whichever … read more

The UK Coloured Pencil Society (UKCPS) was founded in 2001, inspired by a collection of people who, despite having never met, shared a passion for the art of coloured pencil. The Society celebrates th … read more

Entering art competitions and awards can be both times consuming and overwhelming, knowing which to enter, what to submit, and what to do whether you are successful or not are just some of the concern … read more

Many people regard ballpoint pens simply as writing instruments. But what is a ballpoint pen? It’s just a pen that dispenses ink over a small rotating ball at its tip, so there’s no reason you can’t u … read more