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06 Jun 2023
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Mont Marte
A creative calling with Claire Monique Taylor
“When a new idea calls my name, I can’t help but answer.”Claire Monique Taylor (@byclairemonique) is a fun-loving, multi-passionate creative, from Victoria’s stunning, Mornington Peninsula. Inspired by her own unique experiences, her work is intuitively led, full of colour and bursting with...
16 Jul 2023
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Mont Marte
Kerry Daley: art teacher, lesson planner, and creator!
Helping growing artists to find their creativity, Australian artist, art teacher, and lesson planner Kerry Daley inspires us to find ideas in everything around us. She is passionate about art in all forms and has been expressing herself creatively since day dot....
18 Jul 2023
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Mont Marte
Jenna Hutchison talks experimenting with art
Australian artist Jenna Hutchison – AKA @loveludie – lives off-grid in the Victorian High Country, driven by a passion for experimentation and usually a banging playlist. She shows us that setting no expectations for yourself and trusting the process is a winning...
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Create a miniature landscape painting
Get ready to be transported to a miniature universe with our latest project! This week's lesson is all about miniature landscapes, a great opportunity...
Create a miniature landscape painting
Get ready to be transported to a miniature universe with our latest project! This week's lesson is all about miniature landscapes, a great opportunity...
Read moreWatercolour texture techniques
We have compiled a list of quick and easy techniques to create watercolour texture on your next project. While watercolour dries flat, that doesn’t...
Watercolour texture techniques
We have compiled a list of quick and easy techniques to create watercolour texture on your next project. While watercolour dries flat, that doesn’t...
Read more13 frog drawings and paintings to inspire the whole fam
Because we love frogs, we have pulled together some inspiring amphibian art to get your creativity going! With the frog fan community exploding over...
13 frog drawings and paintings to inspire the whole fam
Because we love frogs, we have pulled together some inspiring amphibian art to get your creativity going! With the frog fan community exploding over...
Read moreCreating with Deb McNaughton: A colourful abstract painting
If you're looking for an exciting way to spend your weekend, join the super talented Deb McNaughton (@deb.mcnaughton) and add a splash of colour...
Creating with Deb McNaughton: A colourful abstract painting
If you're looking for an exciting way to spend your weekend, join the super talented Deb McNaughton (@deb.mcnaughton) and add a splash of colour...
Read moreCreate a sand texture beach painting
Calling all art enthusiasts. We've got a thrilling challenge for you! This week, we're going to guide you through every step of the process...
Create a sand texture beach painting
Calling all art enthusiasts. We've got a thrilling challenge for you! This week, we're going to guide you through every step of the process...
Read moreHow to store art supplies and other FAQs
We’ve rounded up some FAQs about how to art supply storage to save time, effort, and waste next time you’re feeling creative. Always remember...
How to store art supplies and other FAQs
We’ve rounded up some FAQs about how to art supply storage to save time, effort, and waste next time you’re feeling creative. Always remember...
Read moreHow to draw shadows on faces
Wanting a step up from flat, lifeless drawings but not sure where to start? With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, our latest how-to video...
How to draw shadows on faces
Wanting a step up from flat, lifeless drawings but not sure where to start? With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, our latest how-to video...
Read more15 acrylic pouring tips with Mr Goodriddance
It might look easy, but there’s certainly a method to the art of acrylic pouring. So, we asked pouring artist and friend, Mr Goodriddance...
15 acrylic pouring tips with Mr Goodriddance
It might look easy, but there’s certainly a method to the art of acrylic pouring. So, we asked pouring artist and friend, Mr Goodriddance...
Read moreCreate a miniature landscape painting
Get ready to be transported to a miniature universe with our latest...
Create a miniature landscape painting
Get ready to be transported to a miniature universe with our latest...
Read moreWatercolour texture techniques
We have compiled a list of quick and easy techniques to create...
Watercolour texture techniques
We have compiled a list of quick and easy techniques to create...
Read more13 frog drawings and paintings to inspire the whole fam
Because we love frogs, we have pulled together some inspiring amphibian art...
13 frog drawings and paintings to inspire the whole fam
Because we love frogs, we have pulled together some inspiring amphibian art...
Read moreCreating with Deb McNaughton: A colourful abstract painting
If you're looking for an exciting way to spend your weekend, join...
Creating with Deb McNaughton: A colourful abstract painting
If you're looking for an exciting way to spend your weekend, join...
Read moreCreate a sand texture beach painting
Calling all art enthusiasts. We've got a thrilling challenge for you! This...
Create a sand texture beach painting
Calling all art enthusiasts. We've got a thrilling challenge for you! This...
Read moreHow to store art supplies and other FAQs
We’ve rounded up some FAQs about how to art supply storage to...
How to store art supplies and other FAQs
We’ve rounded up some FAQs about how to art supply storage to...
Read moreProjects and How-tos
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Easy DIY fluid art: flip cup and puddle pour
Step 1. Filling the cup. or this first pour we’ll be using the flip cup technique. This means that we fill a cup with...
Easy DIY fluid art: flip cup and puddle pour
Step 1. Filling the cup. or this first pour we’ll be using the flip cup technique. This means that we fill a cup with...
Read moreCreating and action painting with Bridget Bradley
Movement is at the heart of Bridget Bradley’s work. An artist and yoga teacher on the Sunshine Coast, Bridget’s (@bridgetbradleyart) abstract art is created...
How to: get the most out of our SuperCell Pouring Paint
Whether you’ve already given it a whirl or looking to soon, you might have some questions. We’ve put together this handy video with tips...
How to: get the most out of our SuperCell Pouring Paint
Whether you’ve already given it a whirl or looking to soon, you might have some questions. We’ve put together this handy video with tips...
Read moreCreating with Hsin Lin: Mixed Media Acrylic Beach Painting
Join us in this week's lesson as Hsin Lin walks us through step-by-step, to create this beautiful piece, 'Seaside Serenity'.
Creating with Hsin Lin: Mixed Media Acrylic Beach Painting
Join us in this week's lesson as Hsin Lin walks us through step-by-step, to create this beautiful piece, 'Seaside Serenity'.
Read more11 easy drawing ideas
Grab your pens and pencils and open to a fresh page in your sketchbook, here are 11 easy drawing ideas to get you inspired....
11 easy drawing ideas
Grab your pens and pencils and open to a fresh page in your sketchbook, here are 11 easy drawing ideas to get you inspired....
Read moreEasy DIY fluid art: flip cup and puddle pour
Step 1. Filling the cup. or this first pour we’ll be using...
Easy DIY fluid art: flip cup and puddle pour
Step 1. Filling the cup. or this first pour we’ll be using...
Read moreCreating and action painting with Bridget Bradley
Movement is at the heart of Bridget Bradley’s work. An artist and...
Creating and action painting with Bridget Bradley
Movement is at the heart of Bridget Bradley’s work. An artist and...
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How to sculpt a brain using air dry clay
In this lesson, we’ll show you how to sculpt a brain using air dry clay! Whether you’re decorating your house for Halloween, or just...
Pencil grades explained
Have you looked at those numbers and letters on your pencils and wondered what they mean? We’re here to demystify it for you, and...
20 polymer clay tips and tricks for beginners
First time trying polymer clay? It doesn’t have to be scary or intimidating and once you get the hang of things, polymer clay is...
Acrylic pouring guide
Welcome to our beginners’ guide to acrylic pouring! This is your all-inclusive introduction to pouring so you can create unique fluid art from the...
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Lisa Harris
"Follow your heart, don’t overthink it, grab some supplies, and have a go. You don’t need to have every colour to paint or the...
Lisa Harris
"Follow your heart, don’t overthink it, grab some supplies, and have a go. You don’t need to have every colour to paint or the...
Read moreBeysie Ibabao
"I actually create through feelings, depicted in female portraits. I find the female form not just easier to draw, but also very graceful; feelings...
Beysie Ibabao
"I actually create through feelings, depicted in female portraits. I find the female form not just easier to draw, but also very graceful; feelings...
Read moreKerrie Jacobs
"I paint intuitively, I see something that inspires me and just jump in with no pre planning at all!! Sometimes works for me, sometimes...
Kerrie Jacobs
"I paint intuitively, I see something that inspires me and just jump in with no pre planning at all!! Sometimes works for me, sometimes...
Read moreBianca Luztre
"Paint daily. Magic happens when you do what you love every day." Bianca Luztre (@biancaluztreart) is a watercolourist with a passion for creating. She found...
Bianca Luztre
"Paint daily. Magic happens when you do what you love every day." Bianca Luztre (@biancaluztreart) is a watercolourist with a passion for creating. She found...
Read moreSonam Mishra
"There is a buzz in everything that I create for myself because there is a lot of creative freedom in it." Sonam Mishra (@nam_a.r.t.s)...
Sonam Mishra
"There is a buzz in everything that I create for myself because there is a lot of creative freedom in it." Sonam Mishra (@nam_a.r.t.s)...
Read moreEmily Birks
"I find time to paint almost every day, whether it is for 5 minutes or 5 hours." Emily Birks uses her signature bright and...
Emily Birks
"I find time to paint almost every day, whether it is for 5 minutes or 5 hours." Emily Birks uses her signature bright and...
Read moreTegan Crosbie
"...Just have a go, play and discover! What’s the worst that could happen? You end up with a bit of a mess or a...
Tegan Crosbie
"...Just have a go, play and discover! What’s the worst that could happen? You end up with a bit of a mess or a...
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