Traditional Illustration Materials UK

The Best Copic Marker Alternatives In 2023 As a professional illustrator, I've used a fair number of markers in my time. I worked my way through art college and university before working full time for Hallmark Cards and, from there, became a freelancer. In all those...

Best Paint Markers UK Marker paint pens are extremely popular, not only amongst art professionals but for beginners and amateurs alike, and that is because they come in a wide array of pigments and are suitable for almost any surface. The first paint pen was the...

Best Markers for Colouring UK Best markers for colouring: a guide for artists of all levels If you're like me, you love to colour. Whether it's with crayons, colored pencils, or markers, there's nothing like adding a little colour to your world. But not all...

Best Markers for Coloring Best markers for coloring: a guide for artists of all levels If you're like me, you love to color. Whether it's with crayons, colored pencils, or markers, there's nothing like adding a little color to your world. But not all markers are...

Permanent Markers UK The best of the best permanent markers Permanent markers are essential for any office or home. They provide a quick and easy way to label or write on any surface. Whether you need to write on paper, metal, glass, or plastic, a permanent...

Best Coloured Pens For Note Taking Not just any pen will do when it comes to the best coloured pens for note taking When it comes to taking notes, there are a few things you need: paper and a pen. But not just any pen will do, you need a pen that will write...

Water Soluble Oil Paints vs Traditional There are two main types of oil paint: water-soluble and traditional. Each type has its own unique set of benefits and drawbacks. In this article, we will compare and contrast the two types of oil paints to help you decide...

Best Oil Paints For Canvas Introduction: If you're an artist who likes to work with oil paints, you know that not all oil paints are created equal. There are a lot of different oil paint brands and formulations out there, and it can be tough to know which one is...

Best Bible Highlighters Finding the best Bible Highlighters to suit your needs. Bible highlighters are a great way to add color to your Bible study. They can help you see important passages, make notes, and keep track of your progress. There are many different...

Best Paint Pens for Glass When looking for the best paint pens for glass, it is necessary to keep a few key factors in mind. The type of paint pen, the tip size, and the brand can all affect how well the pen will work on glass. Paint pens are designed for use on...

Oil Paints Vs Acrylic Paints Want to know more about these two fabulous painting mediums? Every famous painting around the world is mostly done by either acrylic paint or oil paint. "Mona Lisa" painted by Leonardo da Vinci was a masterpiece made with oil paint....

Best Water Mixable Oil Paints Want to know more about the best water mixable oil paints available today? Water mixable oil paints have become increasingly popular in recent years, as they offer a more convenient and environmentally friendly alternative to...

Best Oil Paints For Professionals Looking for your next set of professional standard oil paints, then read on to find the best 5 options for you... Did you know the famous "Mona Lisa" and our all-time favorite wallpaper "The Starry Night" are both oil paintings?...

Best Oil Paints For Artists Looking for the best oil paints for your art? Check out our top picks, ranging from student-grade to professional-grade oil paints. Oil painting is a popular medium for artists of all skill levels. It’s versatile, forgiving, and...

Best Brushes For Gouache Gouache is a type of paint that is made up of pigment, water, and an agent such as gum arabic. Gouache paint is usually opaque, meaning that it covers up the colours below it when applied and dries to a matte finish, making it a popular...

Best Oil Paints for Beginners Introduction: Oil paints can be a great way for beginners to start painting. They are available in a range of colors, and they can be mixed to create even more shades. However, it is important to select the right paint for your...

Gouache vs Oil Remember the elementary days where we used to color our drawings with watercolor? Gouache is something similar to that. Gouache paint, like watercolor and acrylic paint, is a water media. Gouache is often described as an opaque watercolor. So, it...

Best Paper For Gouache Gouache paint is a type of watercolor paint that has a very thick consistency. It is often used for painting illustrations, because it can be layered to create very rich colors. Because gouache paint is so thick, it needs to be applied to...

Best Gouache Paint Gouache paint is a popular water-based paint for beginners and professionals alike because of its ease of use. Finding the appropriate gouache paint that strikes a nice balance between economic price and quality is the only thing about gouache...

Gouache vs Acrylic The difference between gouache and acrylic paints Acrylic paints Acrylic paint and gouache paint, have an incredible texture that is super satisfying for anyone to play or work with. Right off the bat, the application and mixing process is one...

Gouache Paints If you are someone who loves to paint or someone who is professionally attached to different styles of painting then this article is just for you... This whole article will work to give you a clear knowledge of a type of paint named gouache. Not...

Gouache Vs Watercolour There is a wide range of water-soluble paints. Watercolor paints and gouache paints are among the most popular water-soluble paint options. They are super fun to work with, especially because of their convenience and availability. Gouache...

Best Spray Paint For Shoes If you are bored of wearing the same old pair of plain white canvas shoes and are thinking of spray painting them, you have come to the right place. Spray painting shoes is a convenient way to add colours to your shoes and overall...

Best Spray Paint For Graffiti It can be really overwhelming with there being so many different types of spray paint available for graffiti art. So, which one is the best for you? Graffiti paint must fulfil a variety of specifications that do not apply to most...

Best Gold Spray Paint Need to paint something gold and you don't know what product to use. There are a lot of different gold spray paints on the market, and it can be hard to decide which one is right for you. Someone once said that if you have a heart of gold,...

Best Spray Paint For Wood You want to paint your wood furniture but don't know what the best spray paint for wood is. There are a lot of different types of spray paint on the market and it can be hard to figure out which one is right for you. If you are new to...

Best Spray Paint For Plastic You've got a plastic item that needs a new coat of paint, but you're not sure what to use. It can be tough to find the right spray paint for plastic items since there are so many different types of plastic. Never fear, we’ve done the...

Best Spray Paint For Metal Looking for the best spray paint for metal? We’ve got you covered. We’ve spent the time reviewing the top 5 products on the market and we’ve got the inside scoop on which one is right for you. Not all spray paints are created equal....

Best Paint Brushes for Watercolour Not all paint brushes are the same... It can be really overwhelming with there being so many different types of paint brushes available. So, which one is the best for you? For a beginner, different sizes of only a few round...

Best Watercolour Paints for Beginners Watercolour painting can be a lot of fun, but it's hard to know where to start if you're a beginner Anyone can use watercolors, but if you want to produce the best results, you'll need the correct tools. While purchasing...

Best Watercolour Paints Want to try watercolours but don't know which paints to buy! It can be so hard to decide which watercolour paints are the best for you. There are so many brands and types of paint, it's easy to feel overwhelmed but don’t worry, this...

Professional Watercolour Paints Ok, so you're a watercolour artist, and you want to take your work to the next level, but you're not quite sure what the next step is. The difference between your next work and a Van Gogh original might be the watercolour paints...

Mandala Colouring Book Looking for the best mandala colouring books for yourself or a friend? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Take a look at the best of the best in our review section below. Until last year, I didn’t realize that adult colouring books were...

Craft Books Books in the craft nonfiction genre are about ideas, different types of crafts, and the skills and supplies necessary to do them. These books often provide a step-by-step inspiring guide, usually coupled with pictures or drawings of each step that...

Colouring Books For 2-year-olds Young children are like clay moulds that we shape for the future and this process starts from the very beginning with early childhood education. One way to nurture this growth with creativity is with colouring books. Colouring...

Childrens Colouring Books We all know that children love colouring books because they are fun and provide a creative outlet. But did you know that children's colouring books can also help children develop important life skills? Colouring pages help children...

Disney Colouring Books Walt Disney has made a world for us that has defined our childhood and has made us believe in fairytales. Starting from Disney princesses in their castles to their admiring knights in shining armour. Nothing truly spoke or portrayed a...

Colouring Books Looking for the best colouring books for yourself or a friend? Well, you’re in the right place as you'll hopefully see; take a look at the best colouring books in the review section below. Colouring books are a relatively new pass time for adults...

Colouring Books For Kids Children are naturally curious, they see shapes and patterns and love to create worlds of their own... ...and to assist these creative kids in telling their own stories through pen, paper, crayons, coloured pencils and their imagination,...

Adult Colouring Books Colouring books might bring to mind memories of childhood, but colouring as an adult can also relieve feelings of anxiety and depression, especially if used in conjunction with a consistent self-care routine. Whether you need to combat...

Best Paint Brushes For Artists Are you an artist? Are you looking for the best paint brushes? Check out my top 5 paint brushes for artists below: Paintbrushes are your best friend as an artist and a painter, it's the one thing in your arsenal that you can rely...

Best Sketchbooks For Colored Pencils Which sketchbook to choose? Take a look at my top 5 reviews.   Picking out sketchbooks for colored pencils is an integral part of the coloring and painting experience. It can be the make-or-break aspect whether you enjoy...

Best Colored Pencils For Realistic Drawing Ease your search for the best colored pencils for realistic drawing. Check out these top 5 picks to choose from Colored pencils are a fantastic medium - they are easy to use, the cleanup time is minimal and you get...

Best Eraser For Colored Pencils So you’ve got a great set of colored pencils. All you need now is the best eraser to help with those minor mishaps... "To Err is human", *Alexander Pope, poet of the Enlightenment and of course, "There are no mistakes, only...

Best Colored Pencils For Coloring Books Coloring books are not just playtime for kids anymore... Nowadays, many adults are finding coloring books to be a therapeutic pastime or hobby. To color books, the first thing you need is colored pencils. As there are a...

Best Colored Pencils For Beginners Completely new to colored pencils? Find out all you need to know to get you started on the right path As people, we inherently have a curious interest in nice shapes, colors, and satisfying consistencies of various things being...

Best Pastel Pencils On the lookout for the best pastel pencils? From coloring to sketching or for detailed linings, pastel pencils are the go-to coloured pencils anyone can think of. Starting from kids to professional artists, almost everyone has used pastel...

Best Pencil Sharpener For Colored Pencils Not every colored pencil sharpener was born equal... The definition of a pencil sharpener might vary from person to person depending on whether they use sharpeners as a student in school or if they are artists and using...

Best Paper for Colored Pencils With so many different types of paper available, how do you know which is best for your colored pencils? Check out the top 5 recommendations, below: The art world has a plethora of mediums and techniques for you to enjoy. This...

Best Colored Pencils For Blending Want to try out blending with color pencils, here's a top 5 list of the best to choose from... Colored pencils are used in a variety of situations by amateur and professional artists alike and as such, picking the best pencils...

Best Colored Pencils On the lookout for the best-colored pencils? Here are my highly recommended top 5: Colored pencils are a medium of drawing that you have most likely have used somewhere along the lines of your childhood or even into adulthood. This suggests...

Colored Pencils for Adults Are you looking for the best coloring pencils for adults? Check out the top 5 recommendations, perfect for use in adult coloring books: You're a grown adult, you have a little bit of time to spare and you want to get the most out of...

Types Of Pastels Pastels are one of the most commonly used mediums in the world of artists, and the reason behind it is simple. They are fun and easy to work with, making them accessible to both beginners and seasoned artists alike. The soft pastel, hard pastel,...

Chalk Pastels vs Oil Pastels Chalk pastels or soft pastels are they the same? Pastels are one of the best mediums to work with due to the nature of their contents. The ingredients of pastels vary from type to type in all soft and hard pastels (or oil pastels...

Best Paper for Soft Pastels Why it’s important to use the best paper for soft pastels? Check out my top picks below: Soft pastels are a tremendously fun method of drawing and painting. While the medium adheres on various different surfaces, a thing to consider...

Best Hard Pastels Want to take your artwork to the next level with the best hard pastels on the market? Then check out these top 5 picks below: Hard Pastels have been around for quite a while in the market now and are well established as a trusted element to any...

Oil Sticks vs Oil Pastels All artists have their unique styles and they prefer different art supplies to develop these painting styles. Oil sticks and oil pastels are two of the most well-received painting medium among many artists. Oil pastel and oil stick...

Oil Pastels vs Soft Pastels An overview of both soft and oil pastels Pastel paints come in various types making them a very versatile and interesting medium of paint. Pastel painting enables you to be able to make both expressive and fine detailed work. What...

Best Soft Pastels Looking for the best soft pastels for your next piece of artwork? Check out my top picks below: Soft pastels are a great medium for pastel painting due to the nature of the materials that are used in manufacturing pastel sticks. The sticks are...

Oil Pastels For Beginners Are you thinking of trying oil pastels for the first time? Not sure where to start? Check out my top 5 oil pastels for beginners below: Oil pastels are a great medium for artists who are looking to take their work to the next level from...

Best Oil Pastels For Blending UK When it comes to blending, not all oil pastels are equal. Take a look at my top 5 recommendations below: Pastels are a great medium to work with in terms of texture and finish. The creamy texture and the vibrant colors you get...

Best Paint Brushes Looking for the perfect brush for your next masterpiece? Check out my top 5 paint brushes on the market today. The best weapon in your painting arsenal is without doubt the paint brush and the quality of your paint brush is what will ensure...

Best Acrylic Paints For Miniatures Into D&D, Warhammer and Wargames Models? Check out my review of the top 5 best acrylic miniature paints available. Acrylic paint is a great medium for painting for many reasons and due to this, miniature painting is...

Best Cheap Acrylic Paints Looking for a good set of acrylic paints but have limited budget? Here are my 5 top picks to get you started. Acrylic paints are generally great for beginners and professional artists as well, so if you are looking for some good quality...

Best Paint Brushes For Acrylic Paint. Looking for the best paint brushes to use with acrylics? Check out my top 5 recommendations below. Painting is an incredibly fun and rewarding hobby, so if you're into acrylic painting, you definitely want to make sure you...

Best Acrylic Paints For Beginners Thinking of trying out acrylic paints for the first time? Check out my top 5 acrylics to get you started. If you're into art like I am and are looking for the best way to spend your money and your time, Acrylic paints are the...

Best Markers for Glass . A Guide to Decorative Writing on Glass Glass markers are a popular choice for various projects and tasks such as writing on glass surfaces as an artistic outlet and practical solution has been very popular for years. What should I keep in mind...

Best Pens For Bible Journaling. Quick Introduction Bible Journaling is a form of art that has been around for centuries. This article will give you some tips on finding the best pens for bible journaling. We’ll start off by listing our favorite brands, then move onto...

Best Alcohol-Based Markers. Quick Introduction As a seasoned illustrator for Hallmark Cards for many years (before moving to become a freelance creative), I've had the opportunity to try out many art materials over hundreds of projects. This in turn has allowed me to...

Best highlighter pens.  Top 10 best highlighter pens available today Basically, highlighter pens are the perfect tool to highlight the text we liked the most. Many of us are just not aware that there are different types of highlighters available in the market...

Best permanent markers for plastic.  Reviews of the 8 best permanent markers for use on plastic in 2021 Writing on Plastic is exciting. It allows one to make exceptional artwork especially if one has recycled plastic materials first. This article will help you decide...

Best markers to draw on skin.  The best markers to draw on skin reviews The following is a review of tattoo pens that can be used to draw temporary tattoos (fake tattoos) or other designs on the human body. These skin markers are excellent for use by children, young...

Best Non Bleed Markers.The best non-bleed markers for 2021 If you're a teacher, artist, or any other creative type who needs to make marks on paper but is frustrated by the limitations of conventional markers and pens, then this article will be your new best friend....

Best Paper for Copic MarkersThe best Copic Marker Paper needs to be Bleedproof, Durable and Cheap The best paper for Copic markers needs to meet certain requirements. Some Copic marker users, artists and crafters need packs of cardstock for final art, but others need...

Oil based coloured pencils.The best oil-based coloured pencils. Quick introduction ... Many artists think that oil-based coloured pencils are better than regular coloured pencils. This is true for a few reasons: they have richer colour saturation, they are good at...

Best Acrylic Paint.I've been painting and illustrating professionally now for over 20 years and have tried many different brands of acrylic paints in that time, from student grade to artist grade paints and professional quality, and from matte and gloss to my favoured...

Acrylic Paint On Glass UK.A guide to painting on glass with acrylic paint For people who love to paint, a major plus is the versatile nature of acrylics. This art medium can be used on glass as well which makes it even more desirable for some artists looking to...

Best Paper For Acrylic Paint UK.What is the best paper for acrylic paint? The answer to that question depends on a few factors: the weight and grade of paper, surface texture, thickness, etc. But there are certain tips that can help you choose the best paper for...

Best Oil Paints UK. Best Oil Paint Brands: A Comprehensive Review. You might be a professional artist looking for a high-quality paint to compliment your skills, or just starting out looking for the best paints to start with. Regardless of your experience, the best...

Best acrylic paint brushes. Best acrylic paint brushes for both students and artists. You can't have a good painting without the right brush. Whether you're just getting started in the world of the acrylic medium or are an old pro, it's important to choose your...

Adult colouring books The best adult colouring books UKThe Adult colouring Books - They'll Make All Your Work Stress Melt Away Adult colouring is the new fad that's been around for decades but has just recently gained mainstream popularity. Experts say it has a...

Best Oil PastelsOil Pastels: The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Best for You.Oil pastels are an affordable and accessible medium for artists of all levels. From students to professionals, there is a perfect oil pastel out there for you! In this post, I will discuss the...

Best Paper For Oil Pastels.Best Paper For Oil Pastels For Students & Professional Artists What is the best paper when using oil pastels? This is a question that many people ask when they first start out with this medium. There are a number of factors to...

Fabric Markers Best Fabric Markers – All about Permanent Fabric Paint PensThe easiest way to customize your clothes is by using cloth markers or fabric pens. They're quick and easy to use, affordable, versatile - they can be used for drawing, colouration, and for...

Art Markers A guide to buying art markersThere are so many artist markers out there. How do you know which one is the best for your needs? I'm here to help! My goal with this guide was not only to provide an informative summary of all things marker but also make...

Chalk Markers The best chalk markers UKLiquid chalk markers are a great way to get your message across and leave your mark on the world. They're also an affordable alternative to paint, which is why they're so popular among artists and interior designers. In this blog...

Everything You Need to Know About Posca Pens UKPosca pens are an excellent tool that can be used to help you through your artistic journey and help you create beautiful works of art. I have always been fascinated by illustration, even in my school days, which lead me...

A Complete Guide, Tutorials, Ideas & Questions Answered.   Article By Adam Rushton | Site: Big Red IllustrationLet's Get Started There is a broad range of different markers out there. You could walk down to your local art store tomorrow and pick up a set...

Calligraphy PensEver since I was a little kid, I've wanted to be involved in illustration. I attended art college once I graduated High School, and from there, I got my degree in University before moving on to work for Hallmark Cards. After spending several years with...

Copic MarkersI've been interested in illustration my entire life. As a kid, I dreamed of becoming an artist. That's a dream that I eventually realised as I moved from High School into Art College and from Art College into University. Once I graduated, I made a career...

Adult Colouring PensAdult colouring pens have been ingrained into every single part of my life. I have wanted to work in illustration ever since my High School days, a dream that I made happen when I attended Art College. Upgrading from budget markers to good quality,...

How times have changed, way back in my school days a spelling mistake on an important essay would mean a total page re-write or would have me reaching for the correction fluid (Tipp-Ex!) - neither of these options was ideal, to say the least. Skip ahead 25 years (okay...