Archive for February, 2009

Atelier Interactive CD with Keith Norris

Atelier Interactive CD with Keith Norris from chromaonline.com
Discover the dynamic and versatile range of Atelier Interactive’s 75 acrylic colours.  Keith Norris demonstrates how to get the most from these fantastic paints. Keith gives three demonstrations, working with watercolour techniques, oil style and mixed media. He presents three different paintings for you to enjoy. Keith’s style [...]

Caran d’Ache Artists Materials

Caran d’Ache Artists Materials from www.carandache.ch
Synonymous with artists materials, the company is often the choice of artists for its quality materials. I was interested to try some of the materials, but it was difficult because I only received one coloured pencil, two water-resistant wax pastels and two neo-pastels. 
The Luminance coloured pencils come in boxes of [...]

Pink Pig Sketchbooks

Pink Pig Sketchbooks from www.the-pink-pig.co.uk
Pink Pig drawing books are simply superb. based in Huddersfield, the company have been producing quality drawing books for over 17 years. The company is committed to its environmental policy, to minimise its carbon footprint. The company also supports the Royal National Lifeboat Institution by donating a percentage of profits. 
All the [...]

Custom Works Gifts

Custom Works gifts available from www.customworks.co.uk 
Custom Works are based in Scotland and have cornered an art market that puts famous paintings on to items such as notepads, bookmarks, sketchpads and writing journals. It’s a neat idea that has many applications and has now been extended to mousemats, coasters and jigsaws. The products are beautifully made [...]

Stump Work Faces by Fay Maxwell

Stump Work Faces by Fay Maxwell, softback booklet published by Fay Maxwell. Price 7.00 incl. p&p from www.fayandkay.co.uk
This small, A5, 16-page booklet shows 10 faces with a demonstration on how to create a face in stump work. Tips on how to develop a character and ideas for hair and hats make an interesting booklet.