New Michael Harding stock arrives

Our new stock of the handmade oil paints from Michael Harding have arrived today.

This range of high quality oil paints are available in 40ml tubes and offer incredible results.
As an artist Michael knows just how important colour and quality is to a painter.

The greater the pigment content of a paint the greater the resistance it has to fading. Nearly all manufacturers use various fillers to extend the volume of the oil paint. It may increase profits but it compromises on quality. Michael totally refuse to do this. Why make something exceptional and then dilute it?

For a look at the Michael Harding range and to obtain 25% discount on the recomend prices please just click here.

Water colour brushes - what's it all about?

If you are starting out in painting with water colour then you may need a little help when it comes to picking the correct brush.

The brushes are available in a variety of brush heads and handles for different styles and techniques:

ROUND - Short handle

Fine detail, lines and washes.A round bellied water colour brush. This is the most popular water colour brush and is excellent for washes as well as fine detail work.

POINTED ROUND - Short handle

Round with an elongated point and tip. For accuracy and fine detail.An adaptation of the round, it has an extra fine taper point for accuracy and fine detail work, plus the belly to hold colour.

RIGGER - Short handle

Extra fine point for lines, long scroll work and detail.The longest, thinnest round water colour brush. It was first designed for painting the rigging on ships, these brushes are excellent for continuous fine lines.

ONE STROKE - Short Handle

A short flat water colour brush. For edges and shapes or applying washes.Originally for ‘one stroke’ application by sign writers, many water colourists use this brush for washes. It also makes a unique chisel edged flat brush mark.

Just click here if you would like to view the Sceptre II Gold range of water colour brushes.

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