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31 Mar 2025

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Coastal artist Osha Tonia

Introducing Perth artist, Osha Tonia (@life.is.textured), who specialises in making beachy artwork packed with texture. From 3D wave scenes to her iconic textured palm trees, Osha has a strong voice...
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Van Gogh-inspired Natasha Kotwal

Meet Natasha Kotwal (@tashkotwal), a Canadian artist who takes inspiration from timeless artists like Vincent...
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Van Gogh-inspired Natasha Kotwal

Meet Natasha Kotwal (@tashkotwal), a Canadian artist who takes inspiration from timeless artists like Vincent Van Gogh. From putting her own spin on Starry Night to nature painting, Tash uses...
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Crafty artist Ankita Ghosh

Meet Indian artist Ankita Ghosh (@artsy.venus_)! She’s into loads of different arts and crafts and...
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Crafty artist Ankita Ghosh

Meet Indian artist Ankita Ghosh (@artsy.venus_)! She’s into loads of different arts and crafts and posts her creations online to inspire others. We asked her all about her creative habits...
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Colourful drawing with Purnima Bhardwaj

Meet Indian artist Purnima Bhardwaj (@palette_full_of_colors), whose fun drawings are jam-packed with bright colours! We...
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Colourful drawing with Purnima Bhardwaj

Meet Indian artist Purnima Bhardwaj (@palette_full_of_colors), whose fun drawings are jam-packed with bright colours! We wanted to find out all about her creative journey, so we asked loads of questions...
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27 Mar 2025

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Pastel Pencils Premium 24pc Product Demo

These artist-quality pencils in a stylish tin are great for layering and soft shading.
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Colourful drawing with Purnima Bhardwaj

Meet Indian artist Purnima Bhardwaj (@palette_full_of_colors), whose fun drawings are jam-packed with bright colours! We wanted to find out all about her creative journey, so we asked loads of questions...
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Polymer Clay Textured Roller Wheel Signature 5pc Product Demo

Our Polymer Clay Textured Roller Wheel makes it easy to stamp, roll, and create intricate...
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Polymer Clay Textured Roller Wheel Signature 5pc Product Demo

Our Polymer Clay Textured Roller Wheel makes it easy to stamp, roll, and create intricate patterns in seconds.
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Nested Single Thick Canvases Discovery 4 pack Product Demo

This great-value canvas pack includes 4 different sized canvases. Great for beginner artists.
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Nested Single Thick Canvases Discovery 4 pack Product Demo

This great-value canvas pack includes 4 different sized canvases. Great for beginner artists.
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Watercolour Half Pan Set Signature Product Demo

Whether you’re just starting out or expanding your toolkit, our Watercolour Half Pan Sets 20pc...
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Watercolour Half Pan Set Signature Product Demo

Whether you’re just starting out or expanding your toolkit, our Watercolour Half Pan Sets 20pc and 39pc have everything you need to create vibrant artworks. 
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31 Mar 2025

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FAQs for creative families

If you’re always thinking of arts and crafts to do with family, this is the blog for you! You may have wondered what paints to use, how to keep the...
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Watercolour Half Pan Set Signature Product Demo

Whether you’re just starting out or expanding your toolkit, our Watercolour Half Pan Sets 20pc and 39pc have everything you need to create vibrant artworks. 
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Sustainable art & craft disposal FAQs

Art and sustainability go hand-in-hand when you know how to create with care. Proper disposal...
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Sustainable art & craft disposal FAQs

Art and sustainability go hand-in-hand when you know how to create with care. Proper disposal of art supplies is crucial for protecting the environment while keeping your creative sessions safe...
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Portraiture FAQs

Portraiture is a thoughtful way to capture someone’s essence, quirks, and personality – but it...
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Portraiture FAQs

Portraiture is a thoughtful way to capture someone’s essence, quirks, and personality – but it can also feel a little intimidating when you’re just starting out. Don’t worry, though! We’ve...
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Questions about art hacks

Art projects don’t always go smoothly, but that’s where some useful art and craft hacks...
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Questions about art hacks

Art projects don’t always go smoothly, but that’s where some useful art and craft hacks come in handy! Here are some common questions and quick fixes to help you tackle...
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26 Feb 2025

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Mont Marte acrylic paint range comparison

Watch the video to learn more about the unique features of our Acrylic Colour, Satin Acrylic and Dimension Acrylic ranges.
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Questions about art hacks

Art projects don’t always go smoothly, but that’s where some useful art and craft hacks come in handy! Here are some common questions and quick fixes to help you tackle...
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Guide to how to get better at drawing

Are you ready to improve at drawing? Whether you want to try sketching or looking...
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Guide to how to get better at drawing

Are you ready to improve at drawing? Whether you want to try sketching or looking to refine your craft, we’re here to help out. Let’s go over some practical techniques...
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Gold paint vs gold leaf

In this video, we'll demonstrate what the difference is between gold leaf, and metallic and...
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Gold paint vs gold leaf

In this video, we'll demonstrate what the difference is between gold leaf, and metallic and foil gold paint.
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Guide to mixing paint colours

Let’s learn about the wonderful world of colour mixing! If you've ever stared at a...
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Guide to mixing paint colours

Let’s learn about the wonderful world of colour mixing! If you've ever stared at a blank canvas wondering how to get the perfect shade, you're in the right place. Mixing...
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31 Mar 2025

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Word artwork to inspire

Dive into this collection of word art ideas to find your next lettering project! From mixed media to pen illustration, there’s loads of techniques to explore. Words are great for...
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Guide to mixing paint colours

Let’s learn about the wonderful world of colour mixing! If you've ever stared at a blank canvas wondering how to get the perfect shade, you're in the right place. Mixing...
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7 Metallic paint designs

Are you drawn to using metallic paint like a bird to shiny things? We’re here...
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7 Metallic paint designs

Are you drawn to using metallic paint like a bird to shiny things? We’re here to inspire your next metallic creation, whether you use paint, gold leaf, or watercolours. Pick...
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11 animal drawing ideas

Want to try animal sketching? Check out this collection of drawing ideas to inspire your...
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11 animal drawing ideas

Want to try animal sketching? Check out this collection of drawing ideas to inspire your next artwork. Pick an idea and put your own spin on it by changing up...
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Acrylic Colour Paint Set inspo

We love seeing what our creative community makes with our iconic Mont Marte Acrylic Colours....
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Acrylic Colour Paint Set inspo

We love seeing what our creative community makes with our iconic Mont Marte Acrylic Colours. We thought we’d share this collection of ideas from talented artists all over the world,...
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01 Apr 2025

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How to draw a watercolour seahorse

Learn how to create this fun underwater critter with our Premium Woodless Watercolour pencils!
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Acrylic Colour Paint Set inspo

We love seeing what our creative community makes with our iconic Mont Marte Acrylic Colours. We thought we’d share this collection of ideas from talented artists all over the world,...
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How to draw a cake

Follow along with this easy tutorial and learn how to draw a cake design for...
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How to draw a cake

Follow along with this easy tutorial and learn how to draw a cake design for a birthday card.
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How to paint a whale shark

Check out this whale shark tutorial featuring our water mixable oil paints – the end...
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How to paint a whale shark

Check out this whale shark tutorial featuring our water mixable oil paints – the end result makes stunning wall art!
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Polymer clay fox tutorial: painting

If you learned how to sculpt a fox from our previous lesson, now we’re going...
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Polymer clay fox tutorial: painting

If you learned how to sculpt a fox from our previous lesson, now we’re going to show you how to paint a fox! Follow along.
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20 Mar 2025

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Easy pour painting techniques with SuperCell

If you just picked up some SuperCell paints and don't know where to start, we're here with 4 paint pouring techniques for beginners to help you out! SuperCell makes pouring...
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Polymer clay fox tutorial: painting

If you learned how to sculpt a fox from our previous lesson, now we’re going to show you how to paint a fox! Follow along.
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10 Polymer clay earrings tips and tricks

  If you want to DIY some cute jewellery, check out these tips for polymer...
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10 Polymer clay earrings tips and tricks

  If you want to DIY some cute jewellery, check out these tips for polymer clay earrings! From making seamless colour blends to adding cool textures, we’re here to give...
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More tips for painting like Van Gogh

Van Gogh’s bold brushstrokes, vibrant colours, and swirling textures have inspired artists for generations. His...
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More tips for painting like Van Gogh

Van Gogh’s bold brushstrokes, vibrant colours, and swirling textures have inspired artists for generations. His work is a great example of how art can be expressive, emotional, and alive all...
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6 techniques for upcycling art

Upcycling art is a fun way to transform everyday objects or old artwork, breathing fresh...
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6 techniques for upcycling art

Upcycling art is a fun way to transform everyday objects or old artwork, breathing fresh life into them for more sustainable crafting! It’s eco-friendly, budget-friendly, and offers endless creative possibilities....
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31 Mar 2025

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Osha Tonia

"Sometimes, I start with one idea, and it turns into something completely different… and I love it even more. The trick? Just keep creating. You won’t love everything, and that’s...
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6 techniques for upcycling art

Upcycling art is a fun way to transform everyday objects or old artwork, breathing fresh life into them for more sustainable crafting! It’s eco-friendly, budget-friendly, and offers endless creative possibilities....
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Natasha Kotwal

"I started with basic sketches, then went on to illustrations and finally decided to pick...
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Natasha Kotwal

"I started with basic sketches, then went on to illustrations and finally decided to pick up paints. It’s something I always knew I had it in me but never worked...
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Ankita Ghosh

"Never let fear hold you back from creating art; just be true to yourself. There’s...
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Ankita Ghosh

"Never let fear hold you back from creating art; just be true to yourself. There’s no such thing as good or bad art; everyone has their unique creative voice. Do...
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Purnima Bhardwaj

"Practice regularly, even if it's just for a few minutes every day. Observe and learn...
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Purnima Bhardwaj

"Practice regularly, even if it's just for a few minutes every day. Observe and learn from nature, use references for guidance without copying, and draw inspiration from various platforms. Most...
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