Tinus Horn Artist Interview
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“Don’t Toss Your Pencil Under the Fridge”: An Interview with Tinus Horn

ByNatasha Nel

Portrait artist, caricaturist, and recent workshop facilitator at The Deckle Edge in South Africa We recently had the joy of hosting a watercolour portrait workshop at The Deckle Edge with none other than Tinus Horn—a seasoned South African portrait artist known for his expressive oil and watercolour works, lightning-fast caricatures, and no-nonsense approach to painting….

Derwent Single Pencils at The Deckle Edge Art Shop
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Explore the Full Range of Loose Derwent Pencils at The Deckle Edge

ByNatasha Nel

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…

Creative Workshop Deckle Edge Art Shop
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Craft, Create, Connect: Deckle Edge Creative Workshops

ByNatasha Nel

Nestled in the heart of Cape Town, The Deckle Edge Art Shop is a haven for creatives and art enthusiasts alike. Our art shop is not just a place to find high-quality art supplies; it’s a community where inspiration flows and creativity is nurtured through a diverse array of workshops. From the mesmerising swirls of…

What we like about Lyra, their pencils & accessories
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What we like about Lyra, their pencils & accessories

ByNatasha Nel

Lyra is a well-known German brand that specializes in producing high-quality pencils and art supplies. The company has an extensive history dating back to 1806 when it was founded in Nuremberg, Germany. Throughout its long existence, Lyra has established itself as a reputable and reliable brand among artists, designers, students, and creative enthusiasts worldwide. Lyra…

Sketching Supplies for Beginners: Unleash Your Creativity and Capture Beauty
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Sketching Supplies for Beginners: Unleash Your Creativity and Capture Beauty

ByMegan

Start sketching and see your world with new eyes Sketching encourages us to notice and pay attention to the interesting details in our everyday lives. Whether you’re a complete novice or have dabbled in sketching before, having the right art supplies can make all the difference in unleashing your creativity. In this blog post, we…

Swiss engineered excellence: The Caran D’Ache Range
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Swiss engineered excellence: The Caran D’Ache Range

ByAdam

At The Deckle Edge we strive to get you the products that you need for your creative endeavors. We are always growing our offering and now stock even more Caran d’Ache supplies. Read about some of the key ranges we keep below. Luminance 6901 colour pencils Caran d’Ache Luminance 6901 is the colour pencil which…

Creative Side Hustle: Pet Portraits
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Creative Side Hustle: Pet Portraits

ByAdam

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? Plants are the new pets and pets are the new children. So it seems only right that your furry child gets custom art made of them. A masterpiece for…