Starting Out With...

Looking to try out a new medium and need some advice?
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The articles in this collection offers lots of advice for those looking to embark on a new artistic avenue. Each page provides helpful knowledge on where to begin, what you will need, hints and tips, product comparisons and links to other useful articles. Even if you have been working with a medium for a while, these articles are suitable for all artists. Click on any of the images below to view the article of interest to you.

Starting Out with Coloured Pencils

Thinking of giving coloured pencils a try and wonder what you will need and where to begin? This article gives some helpful advice to help you begin.

Starting Out with Graphite Pencils

Thinking of trying out graphite pencils as a new medium? This article offers some information & help to get you started.

Starting Out With Acrylic Paints

Looking to undertake acrylics as a new medium? Not sure where to start? Overwhelmed by all the products out there and not sure what you should buy? Maybe this article will help.

Starting Out With Oils

An article written by Welsh artist Chris Chalk. If you feel daunted by oil paints and want to know where to start, this article offers some helpful advice and explains the 3 most important things you will need to begin.

Starting Out With Soft Pastels

This article has been written to offer help to  artists out there who are looking to take up soft pastels as a medium. Offering advice on different pastels and what products you will need to get started.

The Art Commission Business

Are you thinking of stepping out into the art commission business and want some pointers and advice including how to price your art? This article may help.

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