Raspberry Surprize - https://aoh.org.uk/house/may2024/raspberry-surprise-5/
Paddock Road Studios - http://paddockartstudios.co.uk/
I'm always trying new materials, but have found the following art suppliers excellent:
Rosemary and co - https://www.rosemaryandco.com/
I buy all my brushes from Rosemary and Co - they are outstanding. I tend to use filberts.
Jacksons Art Supplies - https://www.jacksonsart.com/
I tend to buy from Jacksons Art Supplies, they have an extensive range and are reasonably priced.
Materials
Artists oil paint
Artists oil paints are a game changer, if you can afford them. They go a long way, as they are heavily pigmented. My first choice is Michael Harding, but W&N Artists oils and Jacksons professional oil paint is good. The earth colours are much cheaper and worth buying the better quality.
Titanium White
Michael Harding Bright Yellow Lake
Yellow Ochre
Raw Umber
Burnt Umber
Cadmium red
Alizarin crimzon
Ultramarine Blue
Cerulean blue (for landscape)
Canvas
My preference is for linen canvas as it's a joy to paint on. Alternatively mdf board and Michael Harding non absorbent acrylic primer works well.
Primer
I have tried gesso and oil primers but I now find Michael Harding's acrylic primer very simple to apply and non absorbent.
Paddock Road Studios - http://paddockartstudios.co.uk/
I'm always trying new materials, but have found the following art suppliers excellent:
Rosemary and co - https://www.rosemaryandco.com/
I buy all my brushes from Rosemary and Co - they are outstanding. I tend to use filberts.
Jacksons Art Supplies - https://www.jacksonsart.com/
I tend to buy from Jacksons Art Supplies, they have an extensive range and are reasonably priced.
Materials
Artists oil paint
Artists oil paints are a game changer, if you can afford them. They go a long way, as they are heavily pigmented. My first choice is Michael Harding, but W&N Artists oils and Jacksons professional oil paint is good. The earth colours are much cheaper and worth buying the better quality.
Titanium White
Michael Harding Bright Yellow Lake
Yellow Ochre
Raw Umber
Burnt Umber
Cadmium red
Alizarin crimzon
Ultramarine Blue
Cerulean blue (for landscape)
Canvas
My preference is for linen canvas as it's a joy to paint on. Alternatively mdf board and Michael Harding non absorbent acrylic primer works well.
Primer
I have tried gesso and oil primers but I now find Michael Harding's acrylic primer very simple to apply and non absorbent.