It starts with personal stuff like happiness, travel, and hobbies. Next I want you to think about the work you did in the studio and how it changed. Dig deep into your creative output and I’m certain you’ll have a few aha moments. Then, because it’s vital to keep learning […]
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Artist Review: Samsung Tab S6 Lite (2022)
Review unit on loan from Samsung Singapore This is my artist review of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2022). Samsung released the Galaxy Tab S6 in Aug 2019, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite in May 2020 and now the updated Galaxy Tab S6 Lite in May 2022. Official retail […]
Review: Gaomon PD1610 pen display – This uses 16:10 aspect ratio!
Review unit provided by Gaomon Competition in the pen display market is so intense that it’s difficult for any single pen display to stand out. Almost every pen display in the market will have a competitor with almost similar specifications. What we have here with the Gaomon PD1610 pen display […]
What is Saatchi Art? Is it worth it? Review of Pros and Cons
1. Saatchi Art’s legitimacy Many artists know Saatchi Art because of the reputed Saatchi Gallery or Saatchi & Saatchi company. However, Saatchi Art has nothing to do with the Saatchi Gallery today. Originally Saatchi Art was a part of Charles Saatchi’s business called Saatchi Online. In August 2014, Demand Media, […]
Review of Jackson’s Curated Sets: Vegan Watercolour
Botanical painter and watercolour tutor Sandrine Maugy tests Jackson’s Curated Set for Vegan Watercolour. Sandrine Maugy Tests Jackson’s Curated Sets: Vegan Watercolour First I have to say that I was thrilled for Jackson’s to curate a vegan watercolour set. Finding information on art materials and whether or not they […]
Review: Fabriano Black Black Drawing Paper (300gsm)
Nope, there’s no typo. This paper is called the Fabriano Black Black. According to Fabriano: Fabriano Black Black is a range of uncoated cardboards made of ECF cellulose pulp. This paper is characterized by a very deep black colour due to the high quality and lightfast pigments used for its […]
Best places to sell art online [open call for review] 2022
How to choose your selling art online place 1. Hosted It’s hosted shopping cart software for short. It allows you to have an independent online store (not on Etsy) without having to have your own website. It’s the opposite of self-hosted shopping cart software, which you install on your website. […]
Review of Jackson’s Curated Sets: Charcoal and Graphite
Hertfordshire based artist Ryan Leigh reviews Jackson’s Curated Set: Charcoal and Graphite demonstrating how the materials can be used together to create rich and detailed tonal drawings. Ryan Leigh Tests Jackson’s Curated Set: Graphite and Charcoal This set comes in a thoughtfully packed box with the products wrapped in […]
Review of Jackson’s Curated Sets: Moku Hanga Printmaking
Cornwall based artist Adrian Holmes tests the Jackson’s Curated Set for Moku Hanga Printmaking and shares his thoughts on each of the materials included and how suitable the set is for beginners to this method of Japanese printmaking. Adrian Holmes Tests Jackson’s Curated Sets: Moku Hanga Printmaking Last month […]
Amadine for vector graphics (app review)
Amadine is a vector graphic design app that’s available on MacOS, iPad and iPhone. Price of the app is US $29.99 for a single license, US $49.99 for a family (5) license and US $29.99 or US $9.99/year for iPad/iPhone license. If you have intention to get this app on […]