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16 Oct 2024

Mont Marte

Ocean artist Cassie Sandison

Meet Brisbane artist Cassie Sandison (@_artbyaquarius), whose love for the ocean spills into her fluid artwork. We asked Cassie loads of questions about her journey with arts and crafts, and...
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Fine artist Sandy Allnock

Get into the creative mind set of American artist Sandy Allnock (@sandyallnockfineart). We asked her...
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Fine artist Sandy Allnock

Get into the creative mind set of American artist Sandy Allnock (@sandyallnockfineart). We asked her loads of questions about her art process, interests, and inspiration, so read on to find...
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Multifaceted artist Daniela Toivonen

Join us to get to know Finnish artist, Daniela Toivonen (@bydansku). In this catch-up, we...
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Multifaceted artist Daniela Toivonen

Join us to get to know Finnish artist, Daniela Toivonen (@bydansku). In this catch-up, we got to know how she found her creativity and built the courage to share her...
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Dani Pratt's take on creating texture in art

Let’s get to know Australian artist, Dani Pratt (@texturedartbydani)! In this interview, we asked her...
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Dani Pratt's take on creating texture in art

Let’s get to know Australian artist, Dani Pratt (@texturedartbydani)! In this interview, we asked her stacks of questions about inspiration, mediums, creating and more. Find out more about Dani and...
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01 Oct 2024

Mont Marte

Watercolour Paints Premium Product Demo

Elevate your watercolour designs! Our premium quality Watercolour Paints come in sets of 8pc, 12pc and 24pc.
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Dani Pratt's take on creating texture in art

Let’s get to know Australian artist, Dani Pratt (@texturedartbydani)! In this interview, we asked her stacks of questions about inspiration, mediums, creating and more. Find out more about Dani and...
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Watersoluble Fluoro Oil Pastels Signature 12pc Product Demo

Make your artwork pop with vibrant neon colours! See our Watersoluble Fluoro Oil Pastels in...
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Watersoluble Fluoro Oil Pastels Signature 12pc Product Demo

Make your artwork pop with vibrant neon colours! See our Watersoluble Fluoro Oil Pastels in action on our demo.
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Clear Handle Acrylic Brush Set Signature 11pc Product Demo

This brush set includes 10 taklon brushes with clear, sleek handles and a handy carry...
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Clear Handle Acrylic Brush Set Signature 11pc Product Demo

This brush set includes 10 taklon brushes with clear, sleek handles and a handy carry case. See the set in action on our demo.
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Fabric Paint Medium Premium Product Demo

Customise your fabrics with ease using our Fabric Paint Medium Premium.
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Fabric Paint Medium Premium Product Demo

Customise your fabrics with ease using our Fabric Paint Medium Premium.
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16 Oct 2024

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Common art history questions

Whether you’re new to the subject or just brushing up, we’ve put together some art history facts to get you familiar with the wonderful world of art. There are so...
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Fabric Paint Medium Premium Product Demo

Customise your fabrics with ease using our Fabric Paint Medium Premium.
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Art questions from creators

Creators ask us interesting things all the time, so we thought it was a good...
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Art questions from creators

Creators ask us interesting things all the time, so we thought it was a good idea to make an art question and answer for our site! Below are some commonly...
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Types of art brushes and their uses FAQs

Find out what paint brush to use so you can create with confidence! We’ve got...
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Types of art brushes and their uses FAQs

Find out what paint brush to use so you can create with confidence! We’ve got all the info you need to explore painting with brushes made for different mediums, techniques,...
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How to sculpt FAQs

How to sculpt FAQs Want to learn how to use clay? We’ve got you covered!...
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How to sculpt FAQs

How to sculpt FAQs Want to learn how to use clay? We’ve got you covered! Find out all about sculpting and the tools you need to do it in this...
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06 Aug 2024

Mont Marte

Guide to paint opacity & more

Whether you're a seasoned artist or just stepping into the colourful world of painting, understanding our opacity rating, pigment code, and lightfastness scale categories is essential. You may have noticed...
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How to sculpt FAQs

How to sculpt FAQs Want to learn how to use clay? We’ve got you covered! Find out all about sculpting and the tools you need to do it in this...
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Creative tools guide

We’ve put together a handy guide to help you find the right creative accessories for...
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Creative tools guide

We’ve put together a handy guide to help you find the right creative accessories for your project. From sculpting to painting, let’s dive into the many tools you can use...
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Your guide to Mont Marte polymer clay accessories

We have compiled a handy guide to walk you through our polymer products and explain...
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Your guide to Mont Marte polymer clay accessories

We have compiled a handy guide to walk you through our polymer products and explain the best tools to use to get the most out of your next clay project....
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Guide to using pen and ink

Art inks We have two kinds of liquid inks that are great for all kinds...
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Guide to using pen and ink

Art inks We have two kinds of liquid inks that are great for all kinds of art: Drawing and Acrylic inks. They come in a bunch of different colours and...
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14 Oct 2024

Mont Marte

Intuitive art exercises

Mindfulness art activities are a great way to unleash your creativity without following any rules. These exercises are all about letting go, trusting your instincts, and allowing your inner artist...
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Guide to using pen and ink

Art inks We have two kinds of liquid inks that are great for all kinds of art: Drawing and Acrylic inks. They come in a bunch of different colours and...
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8 pop art ideas

Take a leaf out of famous pop art artist Andy Warhol’s book and make a...
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8 pop art ideas

Take a leaf out of famous pop art artist Andy Warhol’s book and make a technicolour stylised artwork! We’ve packed this blog with stacks of inspo to kick off your...
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Oil painting prompts

Get stuck into oils by exploring some of these unique oil painting subjects! Sometimes fighting...
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Oil painting prompts

Get stuck into oils by exploring some of these unique oil painting subjects! Sometimes fighting art block isn’t easy… we get it! That’s why we reached out to some talented...
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Mindful art activities

Mindfulness and art go hand in hand as creating can be a relaxing and contemplative...
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Mindful art activities

Mindfulness and art go hand in hand as creating can be a relaxing and contemplative practice. Whether you sit down and choose to create without intention or simply cast aside...
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14 Oct 2024

Mont Marte

Halloween tic-tac-toe

Grab some Air Dry Clay and follow along with this project video to make scary tic-tac-toe! We made the base a pumpkin and the pieces ghosts and witch hats.
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Mindful art activities

Mindfulness and art go hand in hand as creating can be a relaxing and contemplative practice. Whether you sit down and choose to create without intention or simply cast aside...
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How to use crackle paste

Learn how to use Mont Marte Crackle Paste Premium to create texture and effects.  
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How to use crackle paste

Learn how to use Mont Marte Crackle Paste Premium to create texture and effects.  
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How to paint Halloween window clings

In this fun tutorial, we’ll be making scary Halloween window deals with Deco Pudge and...
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How to paint Halloween window clings

In this fun tutorial, we’ll be making scary Halloween window deals with Deco Pudge and paint in the shape of a ghost, a bat, and a witch.
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How to use gold leaf

In this video we'll show how to use Mont Marte Imitation Gold Leaf to add...
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How to use gold leaf

In this video we'll show how to use Mont Marte Imitation Gold Leaf to add metallic details in your artworks.
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18 Oct 2024

Mont Marte

Tips for drawing expressions

Drawing expressions can bring your characters to life, making them feel more relatable and engaging. Even with a simple drawing style, a few small adjustments to facial features can convey...
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How to use gold leaf

In this video we'll show how to use Mont Marte Imitation Gold Leaf to add metallic details in your artworks.
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8 tips for daily art

Do you dream of being creative but struggle to find the time or motivation to...
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8 tips for daily art

Do you dream of being creative but struggle to find the time or motivation to make artwork daily? Well, fear not! With a few simple tips and tricks, you can...
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8 tips for background painting

When it comes to painting, the background often plays a pretty big part in setting...
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8 tips for background painting

When it comes to painting, the background often plays a pretty big part in setting the scene and bringing together the overall composition. Whether you're painting landscapes, portraits, or still...
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Abstract art techniques

If you want to try painting with less rules and more freedom, try some of...
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Abstract art techniques

If you want to try painting with less rules and more freedom, try some of these abstract art techniques and leave realism behind! Make each style your own by picking...
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16 Oct 2024

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Cassie Sandison

"My creativity was a gradual and delightful discovery, a beautiful blend of my coastal upbringing, family influence, and an ever-present love for water. For me, it wasn't a single "aha!"...
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Abstract art techniques

If you want to try painting with less rules and more freedom, try some of these abstract art techniques and leave realism behind! Make each style your own by picking...
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Sandy Allnock

"In any medium practicing your drawing is crucial. I know the idea of drawing is...
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Sandy Allnock

"In any medium practicing your drawing is crucial. I know the idea of drawing is painful for some folks - but having a LOT of drawing experience just means when...
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Daniela Toivonen

"I love pastel colours. The funny thing is that when I started sharing my art...
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Daniela Toivonen

"I love pastel colours. The funny thing is that when I started sharing my art on Instagram, I liked black and white the most. The colours came slowly but now...
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Dani Pratt

"Just have a go. It might take some time to find the tools and techniques...
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Dani Pratt

"Just have a go. It might take some time to find the tools and techniques you’re comfortable with, but you won’t know unless you try. I try to remember to...
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