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Derwent Inktense 100 colours in tin

Derwent | Inktense

Inktense pencils are different from traditional watercolour pencils because they have been formulated to create vivid ink-like colours, allowing for exceptional layering without disturbing previously dried layers. This article offers a thorough evaluation of the capabilities of these pencils.
Caran d'Ache Museum Aquarelle water-based pencil

Caran d'Ache | Museum Aquarelle

Have you ever tried water-soluble pencils? Find out how they can save on the usage of normal pencils, especially for larger drawings. Read our article and view the lightfast colour chart.
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Royal Talens Ecoline brush pens

Royal Talens | Ecoline brush pens

Trialling out the Ecoline brush pens.  Who are they for, what can they achieve and see how vibrant the pigments are.
Winsor & Newton Cotman watercolour paint set

Winsor & Newton | Watercolour set

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Derwent metallic paint set

DERWENT | METALLIC Watercolour set

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Papers and Canvases

St Cuthberts Mill Bockingford watercolour paper

St Cuthbert's Mill | Bockingford

Looking for a smooth watercolour paper suited to pencils and paints that is vegan friendly? Bockingford might be the one for you.
St Cuthberts Mill Bockingford watercolour NOT tints paper

St Cuthbert's Mill | Bockingford Not (tints)

​A tinted watercolor paper available in 5 colours, suitable for pastels, pencils and acrylics. Find out more on our blog.
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Comparing watercolour papers

Compare hot pressed watercolour papers before buying your  own preferred paper. See what size, weight and brightness each one is as well as which is vegan friendly too.
Ampersand boards

Ampersand Boards

Looking for a high quality canvas for your art? Ampersand have a collection of boards available for artists of all mediums from paint to scratchboard. 
Ampersand Gessobord

Ampersand | Gessobord

This superior quality gesso ground does not dull colours and the lightly sanded surface provides excellent brush control, perfect for all painting styles with oils, acrylics and mixed media.
Ampersand Pastelbord

Ampersand | Pastelbord 

This canvas is an ideal surface for many different mediums, not just pastels and in this article I show what is achievable using acrylics & coloured pencils.

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