By Gavin Lenaghan in Artwork, How To, Resources
Given the many other labour-intensive and time-consuming stages of printmaking – not least the production of the matrix, such as the plate, block or stone that carries the image information to be printed – choosing your printing paper can seem…
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By Gavin Lenaghan in How To
Whether you are a complete printmaking or etching novice or someone possessing a certain level of familiarity with these processes, you could be forgiven for being confused about the term ‘aquatint’ and precisely what it means. Aquatint, in a nutshell,…
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By Gavin Lenaghan in How To
Whether you are using such a metal as copper, zinc or steel – what are the basic steps to prepare the plate?
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By Gavin Lenaghan in How To
Exercises to help you gain greater value from your figure sketches.
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By Gavin Lenaghan in How To
The title of this blog post may give the impression that I am about to give you a definitive rundown of all of the things that you should be aware of before you attempt to paint with oils — and…
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By Gavin Lenaghan in How To
Acrylic is the painting medium that many of those who casually dabble in the discipline are most familiar with—and for good reason.
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By Gavin Lenaghan in How To, Resources
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…
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By Gavin Lenaghan in How To, Interviews, Opportunities
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?
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By Gavin Lenaghan in Art And Culture, Opportunities, Resources
One only needs to wander around the capital to see all manner of colour and creativity.
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By Gavin Lenaghan in How To
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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