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18 Oct 2024

Mont Marte

Watercolour and calligraphy with Samantha McMahon

We interviewed Australian artist Samantha McMahon (@personallypennedandpainted) to learn all about how she creates and her passion for art. As both a creator and a teacher, Samantha is full of...
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Ocean artist Cassie Sandison

Meet Brisbane artist Cassie Sandison (@_artbyaquarius), whose love for the ocean spills into her fluid...
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Ocean artist Cassie Sandison

Meet Brisbane artist Cassie Sandison (@_artbyaquarius), whose love for the ocean spills into her fluid artwork. We asked Cassie loads of questions about her journey with arts and crafts, and...
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Fine artist Sandy Allnock

Get into the creative mind set of American artist Sandy Allnock (@sandyallnockfineart). We asked her...
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Fine artist Sandy Allnock

Get into the creative mind set of American artist Sandy Allnock (@sandyallnockfineart). We asked her loads of questions about her art process, interests, and inspiration, so read on to find...
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Multifaceted artist Daniela Toivonen

Join us to get to know Finnish artist, Daniela Toivonen (@bydansku). In this catch-up, we...
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Multifaceted artist Daniela Toivonen

Join us to get to know Finnish artist, Daniela Toivonen (@bydansku). In this catch-up, we got to know how she found her creativity and built the courage to share her...
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28 Oct 2024

Mont Marte

Clear Handle Watercolour Brush Set Signature 11pc Product Demo

This set features 10 natural bristle watercolour brushes in a compact travel case.
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Multifaceted artist Daniela Toivonen

Join us to get to know Finnish artist, Daniela Toivonen (@bydansku). In this catch-up, we got to know how she found her creativity and built the courage to share her...
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Watercolour Full Pan Set Signature 13pc Product Demo

This compact watercolour set includes 12 vibrant colours and a medium round water brush.
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Watercolour Full Pan Set Signature 13pc Product Demo

This compact watercolour set includes 12 vibrant colours and a medium round water brush.
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Watercolour Paints Premium Product Demo

Elevate your watercolour designs! Our premium quality Watercolour Paints come in sets of 8pc, 12pc...
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Watercolour Paints Premium Product Demo

Elevate your watercolour designs! Our premium quality Watercolour Paints come in sets of 8pc, 12pc and 24pc.
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Watersoluble Fluoro Oil Pastels Signature 12pc Product Demo

Make your artwork pop with vibrant neon colours! See our Watersoluble Fluoro Oil Pastels in...
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Watersoluble Fluoro Oil Pastels Signature 12pc Product Demo

Make your artwork pop with vibrant neon colours! See our Watersoluble Fluoro Oil Pastels in action on our demo.
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16 Oct 2024

Mont Marte

Common art history questions

Whether you’re new to the subject or just brushing up, we’ve put together some art history facts to get you familiar with the wonderful world of art. There are so...
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Watersoluble Fluoro Oil Pastels Signature 12pc Product Demo

Make your artwork pop with vibrant neon colours! See our Watersoluble Fluoro Oil Pastels in action on our demo.
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Art questions from creators

Creators ask us interesting things all the time, so we thought it was a good...
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Art questions from creators

Creators ask us interesting things all the time, so we thought it was a good idea to make an art question and answer for our site! Below are some commonly...
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Types of art brushes and their uses FAQs

Find out what paint brush to use so you can create with confidence! We’ve got...
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Types of art brushes and their uses FAQs

Find out what paint brush to use so you can create with confidence! We’ve got all the info you need to explore painting with brushes made for different mediums, techniques,...
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How to sculpt FAQs

How to sculpt FAQs Want to learn how to use clay? We’ve got you covered!...
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How to sculpt FAQs

How to sculpt FAQs Want to learn how to use clay? We’ve got you covered! Find out all about sculpting and the tools you need to do it in this...
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06 Aug 2024

Mont Marte

Guide to paint opacity & more

Whether you're a seasoned artist or just stepping into the colourful world of painting, understanding our opacity rating, pigment code, and lightfastness scale categories is essential. You may have noticed...
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How to sculpt FAQs

How to sculpt FAQs Want to learn how to use clay? We’ve got you covered! Find out all about sculpting and the tools you need to do it in this...
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Creative tools guide

We’ve put together a handy guide to help you find the right creative accessories for...
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Creative tools guide

We’ve put together a handy guide to help you find the right creative accessories for your project. From sculpting to painting, let’s dive into the many tools you can use...
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Your guide to Mont Marte polymer clay accessories

We have compiled a handy guide to walk you through our polymer products and explain...
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Your guide to Mont Marte polymer clay accessories

We have compiled a handy guide to walk you through our polymer products and explain the best tools to use to get the most out of your next clay project....
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Guide to using pen and ink

Art inks We have two kinds of liquid inks that are great for all kinds...
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Guide to using pen and ink

Art inks We have two kinds of liquid inks that are great for all kinds of art: Drawing and Acrylic inks. They come in a bunch of different colours and...
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23 Oct 2024

Mont Marte

Optical illusion drawings

If you’re into striking artwork, why not explore 3D drawings? From trippy linework to realistic cast shadows, there’s lots of ways to create an optical illusion with art. To get...
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Guide to using pen and ink

Art inks We have two kinds of liquid inks that are great for all kinds of art: Drawing and Acrylic inks. They come in a bunch of different colours and...
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Milestone art to inspire

Immortalise a memory by creating a milestone craft! This is a fun and interactive way...
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Milestone art to inspire

Immortalise a memory by creating a milestone craft! This is a fun and interactive way to mark milestones in your life including aging, anniversaries, graduations, and more. We reached out...
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Intuitive art exercises

Mindfulness art activities are a great way to unleash your creativity without following any rules....
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Intuitive art exercises

Mindfulness art activities are a great way to unleash your creativity without following any rules. These exercises are all about letting go, trusting your instincts, and allowing your inner artist...
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8 pop art ideas

Take a leaf out of famous pop art artist Andy Warhol’s book and make a...
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8 pop art ideas

Take a leaf out of famous pop art artist Andy Warhol’s book and make a technicolour stylised artwork! We’ve packed this blog with stacks of inspo to kick off your...
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23 Oct 2024

Mont Marte

How to use press moulds

Learn how to use press moulds to create detailed 3D designs with polymer clay.
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8 pop art ideas

Take a leaf out of famous pop art artist Andy Warhol’s book and make a technicolour stylised artwork! We’ve packed this blog with stacks of inspo to kick off your...
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Magic realism art

Join us to make an anime-style background with magic realism themes! Gouache is great to...
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Magic realism art

Join us to make an anime-style background with magic realism themes! Gouache is great to get that vibrant, matte look – just follow along for more info.
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How to draw a deer

Follow along with our video and learn how to draw a deer with pencils.
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How to draw a deer

Follow along with our video and learn how to draw a deer with pencils.
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Starry Night painting tutorial

Learn how to paint like Vincent Van Gogh Starry Night with Natasha Kotwal! Just grab...
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Starry Night painting tutorial

Learn how to paint like Vincent Van Gogh Starry Night with Natasha Kotwal! Just grab some Acrylic Colour paints and away you go.
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16 Oct 2024

Mont Marte

8 lettering techniques

Ever wanted to make your words look artistic and distinctly you? Well, this is the blog for you! Lettering is the art of turning ordinary words into eye-catching designs. In...
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Starry Night painting tutorial

Learn how to paint like Vincent Van Gogh Starry Night with Natasha Kotwal! Just grab some Acrylic Colour paints and away you go.
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Tips for drawing expressions

Drawing expressions can bring your characters to life, making them feel more relatable and engaging....
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Tips for drawing expressions

Drawing expressions can bring your characters to life, making them feel more relatable and engaging. Even with a simple drawing style, a few small adjustments to facial features can convey...
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8 tips for daily art

Do you dream of being creative but struggle to find the time or motivation to...
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8 tips for daily art

Do you dream of being creative but struggle to find the time or motivation to make artwork daily? Well, fear not! With a few simple tips and tricks, you can...
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8 tips for background painting

When it comes to painting, the background often plays a pretty big part in setting...
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8 tips for background painting

When it comes to painting, the background often plays a pretty big part in setting the scene and bringing together the overall composition. Whether you're painting landscapes, portraits, or still...
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18 Oct 2024

Mont Marte

Samantha McMahon

"Whenever I am scrolling on my phone, or out somewhere and I see something that I’d like to try, I snap a pic or take a screenshot. The minute I...
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8 tips for background painting

When it comes to painting, the background often plays a pretty big part in setting the scene and bringing together the overall composition. Whether you're painting landscapes, portraits, or still...
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Cassie Sandison

"My creativity was a gradual and delightful discovery, a beautiful blend of my coastal upbringing,...
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Cassie Sandison

"My creativity was a gradual and delightful discovery, a beautiful blend of my coastal upbringing, family influence, and an ever-present love for water. For me, it wasn't a single "aha!"...
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Sandy Allnock

"In any medium, practicing your drawing is crucial. I know the idea of drawing is...
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Sandy Allnock

"In any medium, practicing your drawing is crucial. I know the idea of drawing is painful for some folks - but having a LOT of drawing experience just means when...
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Daniela Toivonen

"I love pastel colours. The funny thing is that when I started sharing my art...
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Daniela Toivonen

"I love pastel colours. The funny thing is that when I started sharing my art on Instagram, I liked black and white the most. The colours came slowly but now...
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