Graphite is a soft, crystalline form of carbon found in the earth’s crust. It is thought to be one of the oldest minerals on earth, and pottery decorated with graphite dates back to the Neolithic age.

Paula MacArthur won a Judge’s Choice Award chosen by Matthew Burrows in Jackson’s Art Prize this year with her work When Nothing Else ... Graphite pencils are an essential part of an artist’s kit.

Lascaux Resonance Gold Gouache is a unique, highly concentrated, opaque gouache paint, with a thick, gel-like consistency that can be thinned with water, and dries to a rich, satin finish. In this ...

Painters come in many different guises. While some are quite prepared to bring half a dozen tote bags full of art materials, others travel light with the bare essentials. It all boils down to what you ...

Stella Murphy is a London-based illustrator with a consistent drawing practice and a love of the surreal imagery of the 60s and 70s, which led her to develop her unique cartoon illustration style.

At university, I studied art history and visual art. It was an excellent opportunity to look both at the history of art and all kinds of techniques and to finally choose printmaking as something I ...

Hyun Yoon won the Pastel Award in Jackson’s Art Prize this year with her work Heat Waves. In this interview, Hyun talks about her approach to abstraction, the materials she can’t live without, and how ...

The Transplant Links Community Deck of Cards is a collaboration between 54 artists who have come together to create a totally unique deck of cards to raise funds for life saving charity Transplant ...

Turner’s Yellow was a bright, opaque yellow made of lead oxychloride. The pigment was invented in 1770 by Carl Wilhelm Scheele, but it wasn’t manufactured right away. In February 1781, English chemist ...

Welcome to the first article in our Expert Advice for Artists series, kicking off with tips on how to start making your way as an artist. The art world can be daunting so we’re going to take it one ...