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If you have spent any time using Copic markers, you may be considering buying the ink refills rather than constantly replacing the markers. Did you know you can refill a Copic Ciao Marker nine times using a single Copic refill? That’s certainly cheaper than rebuying a bunch of individual markers when you run out. So, if you’re finding yourself churning through your markers it might be about time to grab some Copic refills and save yourself some money! How do the refills work you ask? Well, you’re in luck because I’m about to tell you.

Many artists begin painting, or paint for years already, with an extensive palette of 12 different paints. Though it may sound like the right thing to do, and it may be what the starter set gave you, but 12 colours can be overwhelming and make colour mixing confusing, resulting in a grey-brown, flat & dull painting. The truth is that more is always less, especially in painting. We're here to give you a guide to what limited palettes are, and three useful limited palettes to try out to improve your colour theory. Read on for more!

Masterson’s Sta-Wet Palettes are multipurpose, suitable for acrylic, watercolour, and oils. These palettes will reduce the drying time of your paints for several days, saving you time, money, and paint. This is especially helpful with a medium like acrylic paint or gouache as these two paints dry the quickest when left in the open. Masterson’s palettes are highly convenient, providing great peace of mind whilst painting. The freedom to prepare and re use the same palette for multiple painting sessions is irreplaceable, which is why many people fall in love with Masterson’s Sta-Wet palette.

Do you love the luminance of oil paints, but struggle with the hazardous cleaning up process? Do you have chemical sensitivities and that make the use of solvents and mediums in your art practice difficult? Are you concerned about exposing family or pets to harmful fumes? If so, water-mixable oils may be the solution for you. So, what are water-mixable oil paints? Read on and find out more!

Oil paint is surrounded by a fair bit of mysticism, which can be confronting for those looking to try painting with oils for the first time. Steeped in tradition, oil paint and has been popular among some of our greatest artists throughout history. Famous artists such as Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Frida Kahlo, Klimt, or even Monet painted almost exclusively in oils. So, because of its historical significance, oil painting has been one of the most celebrated and admired forms of art throughout centuries.

So, you have finished your masterpiece, now what? Maybe your painting has a somewhat inconsistent sheen across its surface, or maybe you want to protect the work for the historians looking over it in a thousand years. Either way, varnishing your work is a good idea. With so many varnishes out there, what is the best one to use? Read on to find out more!

There are numerous types of white oil paint, each are sourced from different pigments, and each perform differently. Unfortunately, there is no perfect white for all artists - each white has its own benefits and trade-offs. In this blog, we will run you through the different types of white and how they may serve you and your art practice.

Many oil painters would consider solvents as an essential element of their toolkit, but what is it? How is it used? If you have questions about the safety of solvents, solvent alternatives, or simply which solvent to choose - the Art to Art team is here to answer them!

The abundance of materials we use to prepare our painting surfaces can seem confusing, terms like priming and undercoating is bewildering if you are new to painting. Yet preparing your painting surface is an important part of the process and will aid the overall absorption, application, health, and longevity of your painting. Read on for the answers to all your questions about gesso uses, types and

At Art to Art, we stock a large variety of Moleskine Products. Moleskine is a legendary style of notebook made exclusively by Moleskine. Moleskine’s replicate products used by artists and thinkers over the past two centuries: among them Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway and Bruce Chatwin. You can see our entire range here. My name is Danny, I am an employee at Art to Art and I am a huge fan on the Moleskine brand. However, there is a slight learning curve to understanding each of the products. I am here to teach you the difference between each product and what they are designed for. We can help set you up for success.