The south London art college that gave the world the ‘Camberwell School’
Camberwell, one of London’s many historically acclaimed art colleges, has developed some of the country’s most accomplished artists.
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What is beauty in art—and does it still matter?
How have notions of beauty evolved in art down the centuries, and what do they tell us about the beauty of the art of today?
What Is the Role of the Male Nude in the Art of Today?
It’s fair to say that the male nude in art has undergone something of a chequered history.
Why Does It Make So Much Sense to Paint with Acrylics?
Acrylic is the painting medium that many of those who casually dabble in the discipline are most familiar with—and for good reason.
The Many Ways Artists Have Been Using Ink
As a drawing and painting medium, ink has been available to us for as long as almost any alternative.
How major cities shape up for artists: Berlin
What terms could possibly best sum up Berlin as an artists’ destination? After all, with its cultural stock having been built up over the years by such a large proportion of incomers, one could argue that in many ways, Berlin’s…
How major cities shape up for artists: London
London remains home to many of the world’s most significant artistic institutions and events, but is it the right city for you as an artist?
How Major Cities Shape Up For Artists: Madrid
One only needs to wander around the capital to see all manner of colour and creativity.
The Essentials of Selecting and Preparing Printmaking Paper
Choosing the right paper for your art is one of the most vital steps in the printmaking process. Read on for tips on how select and prep your paper.
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I am a painter, printmaker, SEO copywriter and art writer from the North East of England, with an interest in such artistic subjects as Romanticism, the landscape, the nude and the relationship between image and text.
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