This year, we’re doing something a little different with our Paint To Win Watercolour Competition 2025. Along with the chance to win a watercolour prize hamper, the Paint To Win winner and possibly a few other standout entries will have the opportunity to have their artwork printed on our Deckle recycled shopper bags, which we’ll be producing for the store. It’s a great way to get your art out into the world and seen by even more people.
We’re excited to announce that The Deckle Edge is an official sponsor of The Portrait Awards 2025, one of South Africa’s most respected portrait competitions hosted by Rust-en-Vrede Gallery and that we are Choosing Our Favourite in The Portrait Awards 2025. As part of this year’s event, we have the honour of selecting our favourite…
As artists, the materials we choose often shape our creative voice. When I started painting, I considered myself a devoted watercolourist – drawn to the soft translucency, delicate washes, and beautiful unpredictability of watercolours. But as my style evolved, so did my curiosity, and I found myself exploring the bold world of acrylics.The journey from…
If you’re an artist who loves oil painting—or wants to fall in love with it—Schmincke MUSSINI could be the best-kept secret you’ve yet to discover. These paints aren’t just colours in a tube. They’re the result of over 140 years of care, tradition, and chemistry, crafted to help you bring depth, light, and history to…
We’re excited to share some great news with all our pencil-loving artists: we’ve expanded our Derwent range! You can now shop every individual pencil from the various Derwent tin sets—right here at The Deckle Edge. Whether you’re looking to try a pencil or two before committing to a full tin, need to replace your most-used…
Now, as she prepares to co-host her first-ever workshop with her mom, Kim Black, at The Deckle Edge, it’s clear that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Kim’s creative magic has undoubtedly been sprinkled on Olivia, and together, they radiate an infectious joy that makes you want to orbit around them. With their…
Sourcing the right art supplies for students can be a logistical challenge for educators and institutions. At The Deckle Edge, we provide Pre-Packed School Kits—custom-curated supply packs designed to meet your school or university’s exact requirements. Whether you’re managing a high school art department or running a fine arts course at a tertiary institution, our…
Now that the Investec Cape Town Art Fair has wrapped up and we’ve had a whole week to recover from the sheer visual feast, now is the perfect time to reflect. Let’s talk about our favourites, relive the magic, and most importantly figure out how to channel that creative energy into our own craft. Because…
Both Schmincke HORADAM Naturals and HORADAM Watercolours are top-quality paints, but they offer very different painting experiences. If you’re trying to decide between them, here’s what we found when testing them at The Deckle Edge. Pigments & Ingredients Texture & Feel This was one of the biggest differences we noticed when testing them. Drying Time…
We’re looking for enthusiastic, cheerful people who love art, to help, take initiative, and bring positive energy to our team. Whether you have experience in retail, a passion for art, strong organisational skills, or an interest in online sales and marketing, what matters most is your willingness to jump in, support customers, and keep things…
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