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Discover the Magic of Schmincke HORADAM® Aquarell Watercolours

Discover the Magic of Schmincke HORADAM® Aquarell Watercolours https://youtu.be/hoeOj2pzC-U The Schmincke HORADAM® Aquarell Supergranulating Watercolours are a dream for artists who love unique textures and colour effects. Schmincke has taken two granulating pigments (colours that naturally separate and settle on paper) and combined them to create something truly special. The result? Watercolours that shift and […]

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How to Use the Handwritmic Folded Pen

How to Use the Handwritmic Folded Pen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoAW0pQwbf0 One of the most exciting things about calligraphy and mark-making is discovering tools that are extraordinary. The Folded Pen is one of those: unconventional, versatile, and a lot of fun to use! What is a Folded Pen? At its core, this pen is simply a piece of

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How to Use Viviva Colorsheets

How to Use Viviva Colorsheets https://youtu.be/ZZIv16Xc6ko Meet Viviva Colorsheets: Pocket-Sized Watercolour Magic If you’ve ever wished you could carry a full set of watercolours in your pocket, your bag, or even your shirt pocket (yes, really!), let us introduce you to the Viviva Colorsheets. These little booklets look unassuming, but inside are 20 vibrant watercolour

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How to Create Vibrant Dot Effects with Copic Ink Refills on Yupo Paper

How to Create Alcohol Ink Art with Copic Ink and Yupo Paper https://youtu.be/_GzO9FXFVPk If you’re looking for a fun, experimental way to use your Copic ink refills, try pairing them with YUPO paper. This synthetic, non-porous surface allows inks to move and layer in ways you can’t achieve on traditional paper. Here’s a quick tutorial

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Comparing Mechanical Pencils

Comparing Mechanical Pencils Article by Annette Wichmann Let’s talk about mechanical pencils. Kensington Art Supply has a great selection of standard mechanical pencils, but there are some of them that really stand out! Pentel Orenz Mechanical Pencil The new 0.2mm mechanical pencil from Pentel called Orenz allows people, even with a heavy hand, to use

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Rollerball vs. Ballpoint vs. Gel Pen

Rollerball vs. Ballpoint vs. Gel Pen Article by Annette Wichmann I love pens of all kinds, and this can be seen by the 14 different jars on my desk that hold a myriad of pens and pencils. But while some might look similar, like rollerballs, ballpoints, and gel pens (and there are similarities), they differ

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