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…
Rwandan born artist Eric Karangwa started with humble beginnings as a car guard but made his name well known in the local art community after breaking into the Cape Town art scene with his exquisite landscape paintings. His first exhibition was in the Constantia Village shopping center. It was a sudden affair and everyone pitched…
Pilot Pintor Markers are here! They are so versatile that they could fit in the workrooms of artists and crafters alike. Pintor markers are ideal for drawing, colouring, decorating, marking, writing, calligraphy, and so much more. They are paint based markers that are pigment rich, opaque and water based, will cover almost any surface and…
Cotton canvas is a popular surface to paint on for acrylic and oil painters alike. It holds paints well, offers a flexible surface and comes in a variety of sizes (and shapes; like round, triangular and oval in addition to the usual rectangles). At Deckle Edge we stock three main types of cotton canvas: canvas…
Impasto is a wonderful technique used in painting to create 3D texture on the painting surface. This can be done in both oils and acrylics although sometimes you may need to add an impasto medium to help you get the desired texture if your paints are too thin in consistency. For this post we have tried…
Zellen paper glaze is an awesome product that can be used on paper crafts, watercolour, acrylic paints and more to create various effects. It is an acid-free, thick, glossy varnish that can be used to create 3D effects or simply to create a gloss layer over artworks or craft projects. For those of you wondering –…
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