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08 Dec 2025

Mont Marte

Palette knife texture with Madie Brunt

Say hello to Sydney artist and texture specialist, Madie Brunt (@my.sunrise.studio)! She uses icing-like paint and a palette knife to create seamless scalloped colour gradients on canvas. If you love...
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Live illustrator Grace Choi

Say hi to Sydney illustrator and live artist, Grace Choi (@gracechoiartist). Whether she’s capturing someone’s...
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Live illustrator Grace Choi

Say hi to Sydney illustrator and live artist, Grace Choi (@gracechoiartist). Whether she’s capturing someone’s special day, painting a pet, or working with big brands, Grace brings her own brand...
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Creature artist Georgia Bailey

Meet Welsh artist Georgia Bailey (@georgiabaileypaintings) – she’s based in Australia and creature-obsessed. Her realistic...
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Creature artist Georgia Bailey

Meet Welsh artist Georgia Bailey (@georgiabaileypaintings) – she’s based in Australia and creature-obsessed. Her realistic animal portraiture combines natural beauty with striking scenery, all in vibrant acrylic colours. Find out...
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Oil artist Tamara Lo Tartaro

Let’s get to know oil painter and oil creator, Tamara Lo Tartaro (@tamara_lotartaro)! From realistic...
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Oil artist Tamara Lo Tartaro

Let’s get to know oil painter and oil creator, Tamara Lo Tartaro (@tamara_lotartaro)! From realistic portraiture with a touch of surrealism to painting animals, she uses oils to capture the...
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20 Oct 2025

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Creative Kids Foil Creations Monster Lab Product Demo

Time to get creative with a little monster magic! Choose from Enchanted or Radioactive monstrous designs.
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Oil artist Tamara Lo Tartaro

Let’s get to know oil painter and oil creator, Tamara Lo Tartaro (@tamara_lotartaro)! From realistic portraiture with a touch of surrealism to painting animals, she uses oils to capture the...
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Creative Kids Foil Creations Product Demo

Get ready for some seriously shiny fun with our Creative Kids Foil Creations! 
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Creative Kids Foil Creations Product Demo

Get ready for some seriously shiny fun with our Creative Kids Foil Creations! 
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Colour-in Ceramic Coaster Set Signature Product Demo

Our new Colour-In Ceramic Coaster Set is fun way to unwind – just grab the...
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Colour-in Ceramic Coaster Set Signature Product Demo

Our new Colour-In Ceramic Coaster Set is fun way to unwind – just grab the markers (included!) and start colouring.
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DIY Personalised Pet Bowl Signature Product Demo

Make something special for your furry best friend! This kit comes with everything you need...
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DIY Personalised Pet Bowl Signature Product Demo

Make something special for your furry best friend! This kit comes with everything you need to personalise a pet bowl.
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02 Oct 2025

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FAQs about advanced art techniques

If you’re feeling confident with the basics and ready to explore advanced art, this one's for you. Whether you're interested in mastering texture, experimenting with colour theory, or exploring multi-step...
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DIY Personalised Pet Bowl Signature Product Demo

Make something special for your furry best friend! This kit comes with everything you need to personalise a pet bowl.
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FAQs about artist trends and finding your unique style

The creative world is ever-evolving, with new art trends popping up every year. But how...
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FAQs about artist trends and finding your unique style

The creative world is ever-evolving, with new art trends popping up every year. But how do you embrace these trends while staying true to your unique style? Whether it’s sustainable...
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Art mistakes FAQs

Art accidents – we’ve all been there. A dented canvas, a splatter gone rogue, or...
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Art mistakes FAQs

Art accidents – we’ve all been there. A dented canvas, a splatter gone rogue, or a paint pen that’s dried out right in the middle of the best bit. Even...
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FAQs about using acrylic mediums

If you’re not too confident with acrylic mediums and how to use them, you’ve come...
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FAQs about using acrylic mediums

If you’re not too confident with acrylic mediums and how to use them, you’ve come to the right place. Acrylic paints are already pretty versatile, but with a little help...
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27 Nov 2025

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Guide to how to paint a sunset

  Sunset art projects are for everyone – beginners, experts, and people who just want to play with colour! Depending on the colours you choose, they can be dreamy, dramatic,...
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FAQs about using acrylic mediums

If you’re not too confident with acrylic mediums and how to use them, you’ve come to the right place. Acrylic paints are already pretty versatile, but with a little help...
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Guide to making a unified colour palette

If you’ve ever painted something that looked fine but quite feel right, it might be...
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Guide to making a unified colour palette

If you’ve ever painted something that looked fine but quite feel right, it might be time to explore a unified palette! This trending technique is all the rage right now,...
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Guide to Mont Marte metallic range

Make your art stand out with eye-catching shimmer by using metallic art supplies! Mont Marte’s...
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Guide to Mont Marte metallic range

Make your art stand out with eye-catching shimmer by using metallic art supplies! Mont Marte’s metallic range offers everything from paints to pastels, so you can find the best fit...
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Guide to how to make polymer clay canes

If you’ve ever wanted to create intricate, repeating patterns in polymer clay, you’re in the...
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Guide to how to make polymer clay canes

If you’ve ever wanted to create intricate, repeating patterns in polymer clay, you’re in the right blog – let’s chat about how to make a polymer clay cane! These little...
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02 Dec 2025

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9 easy craft night ideas

Your next DIY craft night just got sorted! Check out this collection of simple DIYs that will add a touch of homemade style to your home. From making clay trinket...
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Guide to how to make polymer clay canes

If you’ve ever wanted to create intricate, repeating patterns in polymer clay, you’re in the right blog – let’s chat about how to make a polymer clay cane! These little...
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11 fast homemade gifts for the holidays

Looking for festive homemade gift ideas your kids can help make (and proudly give)? Whether...
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11 fast homemade gifts for the holidays

Looking for festive homemade gift ideas your kids can help make (and proudly give)? Whether you're crafting as a family, putting together teacher gifts, or just need some last-minute seasonal...
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6 kitchen craft ideas

If you’re looking for a fun way to liven up the house, these kitchen crafts...
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6 kitchen craft ideas

If you’re looking for a fun way to liven up the house, these kitchen crafts are here to help. Whether you want to brighten your bench or make something practical,...
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Autumn crafting for kids

When the weather cools and the leaves start to drop, it’s the perfect time to...
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Autumn crafting for kids

When the weather cools and the leaves start to drop, it’s the perfect time to dive into fall arts and crafts. Whether you’re looking for weekend fun, school holiday activities,...
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25 Nov 2025

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How to make a custom stamp with polymer clay

Curious about printmaking but not ready to commit to a lino kit? If you’ve got some polymer clay handy, you can make your own stamp at home!
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Autumn crafting for kids

When the weather cools and the leaves start to drop, it’s the perfect time to dive into fall arts and crafts. Whether you’re looking for weekend fun, school holiday activities,...
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How to create a leaf study with watercolours

Learn how to create simple leaf studies using house plants as your reference.
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How to create a leaf study with watercolours

Learn how to create simple leaf studies using house plants as your reference.
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Ombre ocean painting with Sand Texture Medium

Explore sand texture art by trying out this easy beachy ombre. It’s super simple! 🏝️
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Ombre ocean painting with Sand Texture Medium

Explore sand texture art by trying out this easy beachy ombre. It’s super simple! 🏝️
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How to make a travel watercolour palette

Make a light and portable watercolour palette using watercolour pencils. 
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How to make a travel watercolour palette

Make a light and portable watercolour palette using watercolour pencils. 
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02 Dec 2025

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Nicole Macey's tips for clay slab earrings

If you’re new to earring making and polymer clay slab techniques but want to get stuck straight into creating, you’ve come to the right place! I'm Nicole from @thelittlecrafthouseaus and today...
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How to make a travel watercolour palette

Make a light and portable watercolour palette using watercolour pencils. 
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6 tips for how to draw without reference

Drawing without a reference can feel intimidating even for experienced artists. You sit down with...
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6 tips for how to draw without reference

Drawing without a reference can feel intimidating even for experienced artists. You sit down with a sketchbook, ready to go, but suddenly... you’ve forgotten what a bird’s wing looks like,...
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7 tips for pattern art with Kayla Henley

  Hi! I’m Kayla, the artist behind Kayla Henley Art. I'm a part-time, self-taught artist...
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7 tips for pattern art with Kayla Henley

  Hi! I’m Kayla, the artist behind Kayla Henley Art. I'm a part-time, self-taught artist with a deep love for colour and a bit of an obsession with it, really!...
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Van Gogh techniques

If your feed’s been serving up dreamy swirls of Starry Night, golden sunflowers, or thickly...
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Van Gogh techniques

If your feed’s been serving up dreamy swirls of Starry Night, golden sunflowers, or thickly painted skies, you’re not the only one. Vincent van Gogh’s bold, expressive style has been...
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08 Dec 2025

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Madie Brunt

"I think there’s inspiration everywhere around us and seeing the beauty in simplicity is special. My happy place is always by the sea, so if I'm feeling stuck or stressed....
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Van Gogh techniques

If your feed’s been serving up dreamy swirls of Starry Night, golden sunflowers, or thickly painted skies, you’re not the only one. Vincent van Gogh’s bold, expressive style has been...
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Grace Choi

"After having my son, I started drawing again as a bit of me-time, and through...
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Grace Choi

"After having my son, I started drawing again as a bit of me-time, and through a lot of trial and error, I found my way into live illustration. It takes...
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Nicole Macey

"Creating and crafting has always been something that has been part of my life -...
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Nicole Macey

"Creating and crafting has always been something that has been part of my life - so what better way to share what I love than with some tutorials for you...
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Georgia Bailey

"I’m such an acrylic girlie! So easy to use, easy to clean up and I...
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Georgia Bailey

"I’m such an acrylic girlie! So easy to use, easy to clean up and I love the way it dries super quickly so I can paint over my big fat...
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