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  • Highlighters for Creative Study: How Creatives Plan Ideas, Projects and Inspiration
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    Highlighters for Creative Study: How Creatives Plan Ideas, Projects and Inspiration

    ByJohan Marneweck March 11, 2026March 12, 2026

    Highlighters are one of the simplest tools on a desk, yet for many creatives they become an essential part of planning, organising and shaping ideas. Whether you are sketching out a new concept, studying visual references, or mapping the stages of a creative project, highlighters help transform scattered thoughts into clear, structured plans. For artists,…

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    A Complete Guide to Oil Painting Mediums and the Fat Over Lean Rule Oil paint is one of the most versatile painting materials ever created, but artists have always looked for ways to adjust how paint flows, dries and behaves on the canvas. That is where painting mediums come in. Understanding oil painting mediums can…

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    ByJohan Marneweck February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

    Pastel can give you the kind of bold colour and soft glow that looks impossible in other mediums, but it only behaves well when you set up the right surface and handle it with a light touch. What makes pastel different from pencils or paint? Pastel is basically pure pigment with a small amount of…

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    ByJohan Marneweck February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

    Spray paint is one of the fastest ways to get bold colour and smooth coverage, but the finish only looks clean when you control prep, distance, and drying time. What makes spray paint different from brushing on paint? Spray paint lays down a fine mist, so you get even coverage without brush marks, and you…

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    ByJohan Marneweck February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

    A ruler is one of the most underrated art tools, because it saves time, cleans up your work instantly, and helps you build drawings that feel intentional instead of accidental. Why do artists still use a ruler when freehand is “more expressive”? Freehand is great for gesture and life, but a ruler gives you control…

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    ByJohan Marneweck February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

    Charcoal powder is the quickest way to push your drawings from “nice” to “dramatic” because it lets you build deep shadows and soft atmosphere fast. What is charcoal powder, and why would you use it instead of a stick? Charcoal powder is finely ground charcoal that you apply like a pigment rather than drawing with…

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  • A Love Letter to Schmincke - Finest Artists’ Colours since 1881
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    A Love Letter to Schmincke – Finest Artists’ Colours since 1881

    ByNatasha Nel February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

    This Valentine’s season, we are not writing about roses or chocolates.We are writing about paint, pastels and ink. Our first visit to Schmincke in Germany was something we will never forget. It was more than a factory tour. It was a reminder of why we do what we do at The Deckle Edge, and why…

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    ByNatasha Nel January 29, 2026February 10, 2026

    Winsor and Newton is one of the most trusted names in art supplies worldwide. For nearly two centuries, artists have relied on this brand for consistency, colour accuracy and materials that support artistic growth from early learning through to professional studio practice. This Winsor and Newton Art Supplies Guide for Artists explores the Winsor and…

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  • Fabric Paints Explained: Choosing Between Fabric Dyes and Leather Paints
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    Fabric Paints Explained: Choosing Between Fabric Dyes and Leather Paints

    ByJohan Marneweck January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

    Fabric paints are brilliant when you want bold colour and clean detail on clothing, tote bags, and craft projects, but they are not the same thing as fabric dyes or leather paint. What are fabric paints, and when should you use them? Fabric paints sit on or slightly into the fibres, so they’re ideal when…

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  • An Arts Journal Approach to Setting Art Goals and Reducing Screen-Based Distraction
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    An Arts Journal Approach to Setting Art Goals and Reducing Screen-Based Distraction

    ByJohan Marneweck January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

    Arts journal practice is one of the simplest ways to stay consistent with your art, especially when your phone keeps trying to steal your attention. What is an arts journal, and how is it different from a sketchbook? An arts journal is part sketchbook, part creative planner, part “safe place to experiment”. A sketchbook is…

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