Painting with acrylics can be a fun and hugely creative process for a wide range of artists of all levels and skill sets. The medium supports textural and colour exploration, and it is also a great way to experiment and learn more as you go.

When starting with acrylics, we always recommend focusing on which paper or surface the paint will be applied to. In fact, in our previous blog post, we go into detail about this, so if you'd like to learn more, you can read that here. In short though, high quality acid free cartridge paper is a great starting point. The higher the gsm, the better - 240 gsm textured acrylic paper or 300 gsm smooth papers are brilliant for this media.

But what about when it comes to putting paint to paper? Well, in this blog, we share our top ten acrylic techniques that you can try, to build upon your acrylic skill set. So without further ado, lets get into it!

Christmas has a way of sneaking up on us. One minute it’s September, the next you’re knee deep in wrapping paper, half written lists, and a calendar full of social plans. It’s brilliant, but it’s a lot. This is exactly why, every year, more people reach for a sketchbook, some craft supplies, or even a fresh A4 sketchbook as a way to slow down and make the season feel a little more thoughtful.

Read on to find some inspiration to get creative this Christmas whilst balancing the busy times of the season.

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