Having visited the artistic haven that is Faith’s home, gallery, and art studio, I was enchanted by her distinctive style, woven with influences reminiscent of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo (one of my favourite artists as well). The space exudes a captivating charm, adorned with ornate decorations and a unique touch that extends beyond canvases. In…
Discover the tools, materials and methods that shape the unique tapestry of collage artistry, and ignite your imagination with the possibilities that “Cut and Paste Art” offers. According to Chloe Obermeyer from Create With Cleo, collage is an extremely versatile and fun medium. Mixing and matching, cutting up and editing, arranging and rearranging—there is a…
Step into a world of vibrant colours, captivating botanicals, and boundless creativity. Join us as we explore Kim Black’s favourite art supplies (including her very own new Iris colours Botanical Bliss and Floral Coral), inspiring sources, painting tips, and invaluable advice for aspiring artists. Immerse yourself in the colourful and friendly vibe that surrounds Kim…
In our latest artist interview, we’re featuring the talented South African artist, Naledi Tshegofatso Modupi. Naledi is known for her captivating artworks that blend various media and explore themes of identity and cultural heritage. We were thrilled to welcome her in-store recently when she chose The Deckle Edge as one of the locations for a…
Get ready to step into the world of sneaker customization with Linden, an artist with a passion for bringing his unique style to your feet! Join us as we follow Linden on his latest project – customizing a pair of Vans sneakers using Angelus leather paints for the Deckle Edge art store in Cape Town…
Meet the artist behind these exquisite flower paintings. We got to know Kim Black as the artist who loves painting peonies. Kim finds inspiration in botanical scenes and interiors that catch her attention. You might have even seen some of her gorgeous work adorn the walls of interiors across the Cape. With her upcoming painting…
Pigcasso is by far the biggest artist who shops at The Deckle Edge! This talented pig (weighing in at about 700kg) has been using art supplies from The Deckle Edge in her masterpieces for several years. She uses non-toxic acrylic paints on cotton paper, and specially modified brushes adapted for her unique painting style. We…
It’s time for the latest in our series about fabulous artists, designers, creatives and hobbyists who are turning their passions into profitable side hustles! What’s the hustle? This week we’re looking at sneaker customisation. More and more, sneaker enthusiasts want to express themselves with unique pieces that reflect their own personality and style. We’re featuring…
Angelus Leather Paint is now available at The Deckle Edge! The Angelus range has a global cult following, for very good reasons: Angelus Paint is massively popular with sneaker-customising artists in particular, but can be used on any leather surface. Angelus Paint can also be used on other surfaces, like fabric, if they are prepped…
Cotton or Linen? In today’s day and age canvas is generally made from cotton or linen. Historically canvas was produced from hemp fibers. Canvas is one of the most used substrates for artists to paint on. It is a plain woven fabric commonly stretched over a wooden frame or panel. Although many artists prefer to…
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