World Watercolour Month is a daily art challenge for those who love the watercolour and gouache medium. It is a global celebration and aims to raise awareness for art and creativity around the world. There is a list of prompts which you can paint from daily. See below how you can participate. How to participate:…
There is a movement in the artworld to explore older and lesser known methods of picture making. Encaustic art has made a huge comeback and we cant wait to tell you all about it! Historically, encaustic was used in a similar way to oil painting. The medium does share a few characteristics with oil paint….
The movie and film industry has played a large part in Cape Town’s artists community. Art school graduates often become props masters, set builders and creative directors for production houses. We really enjoy seeing their creations in movies, T.V productions and even YouTube series, especially when we can see the goodies we recommended being used!…
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…
Cold wax painting techniques are quickly becoming a favourite for artists who enjoy creative applications of thick impasto strokes and brilliant texture. Cold wax paints are made from mixing solvents, pigments and wax to create a beautifully unique painting experience. The Deckle Edge is the first in South Africa to now stock these beautiful ready-to-use…
What is printmaking? Printmaking is an umbrella term used to describe many different methods of making prints in the art world. In the visual arts there are four main branches of printmaking that we commonly use, namely, Relief Printing, Intaglio Printing, Lithography and Serigraphy . It all sounds very technical and can be a bit…
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…
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…
Stay safe, keep creating. The past year has posed changes and challenges and we are in awe watching artists and designers respond with brilliant solutions. Our creative communities have always been resilient and adaptable. We’re not surprised that so many of you have risen to the occasion and turned your creativity into beautiful small businesses…
One of the world’s biggest drawing challenges is just around the corner and for those of us that have tried taking on the challenge before know it isn’t an easy task. Here is a quick guide to help you get through this epic 31 day adventure into the world of ink with Inktober. #Inktober was…
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