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27 Jan 2026

Mont Marte

Colourful artist and creator Maggi McDonald

Let’s get to know Australian artist Maggi McDonald (@maggimcdonaldart). She combines soft textures with bold colour to capture still life, nature, and lots and lots of flowers 🌸 Find out...
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Palette knife texture with Madie Brunt

Say hello to Sydney artist and texture specialist, Madie Brunt (@my.sunrise.studio)! She uses icing-like paint...
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Palette knife texture with Madie Brunt

Say hello to Sydney artist and texture specialist, Madie Brunt (@my.sunrise.studio)! She uses icing-like paint and a palette knife to create seamless scalloped colour gradients on canvas. If you love...
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Live illustrator Grace Choi

Say hi to Sydney illustrator and live artist, Grace Choi (@gracechoiartist). Whether she’s capturing someone’s...
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Live illustrator Grace Choi

Say hi to Sydney illustrator and live artist, Grace Choi (@gracechoiartist). Whether she’s capturing someone’s special day, painting a pet, or working with big brands, Grace brings her own brand...
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Creature artist Georgia Bailey

Meet Welsh artist Georgia Bailey (@georgiabaileypaintings) – she’s based in Australia and creature-obsessed. Her realistic...
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Creature artist Georgia Bailey

Meet Welsh artist Georgia Bailey (@georgiabaileypaintings) – she’s based in Australia and creature-obsessed. Her realistic animal portraiture combines natural beauty with striking scenery, all in vibrant acrylic colours. Find out...
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20 Oct 2025

Mont Marte

Creative Kids Foil Creations Monster Lab Product Demo

Time to get creative with a little monster magic! Choose from Enchanted or Radioactive monstrous designs.
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Creature artist Georgia Bailey

Meet Welsh artist Georgia Bailey (@georgiabaileypaintings) – she’s based in Australia and creature-obsessed. Her realistic animal portraiture combines natural beauty with striking scenery, all in vibrant acrylic colours. Find out...
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Creative Kids Foil Creations Product Demo

Get ready for some seriously shiny fun with our Creative Kids Foil Creations! 
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Creative Kids Foil Creations Product Demo

Get ready for some seriously shiny fun with our Creative Kids Foil Creations! 
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Colour-in Ceramic Coaster Set Signature Product Demo

Our new Colour-In Ceramic Coaster Set is fun way to unwind – just grab the...
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Colour-in Ceramic Coaster Set Signature Product Demo

Our new Colour-In Ceramic Coaster Set is fun way to unwind – just grab the markers (included!) and start colouring.
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DIY Personalised Pet Bowl Signature Product Demo

Make something special for your furry best friend! This kit comes with everything you need...
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DIY Personalised Pet Bowl Signature Product Demo

Make something special for your furry best friend! This kit comes with everything you need to personalise a pet bowl.
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27 Jan 2026

Mont Marte

Art composition FAQs

When it comes to art and composition, it can all feel a bit mysterious, like something you just “have an eye for”. But there are tools and ideas you can...
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DIY Personalised Pet Bowl Signature Product Demo

Make something special for your furry best friend! This kit comes with everything you need to personalise a pet bowl.
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Colour mixing FAQs

Need some colour mixing tips and answers? Maybe you're trying to mix the perfect peach...
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Colour mixing FAQs

Need some colour mixing tips and answers? Maybe you're trying to mix the perfect peach or wondering why your colours are looking a bit muddy… we’ve been there! Colour mixing...
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FAQs about advanced art techniques

If you’re feeling confident with the basics and ready to explore advanced art, this one's...
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FAQs about advanced art techniques

If you’re feeling confident with the basics and ready to explore advanced art, this one's for you. Whether you're interested in mastering texture, experimenting with colour theory, or exploring multi-step...
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FAQs about artist trends and finding your unique style

The creative world is ever-evolving, with new art trends popping up every year. But how...
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FAQs about artist trends and finding your unique style

The creative world is ever-evolving, with new art trends popping up every year. But how do you embrace these trends while staying true to your unique style? Whether it’s sustainable...
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08 Dec 2025

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Guide to art self care

When life gets hectic, it’s easy to let self care art slip to the bottom of the list. But creating – even just for a couple of minutes – can...
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FAQs about artist trends and finding your unique style

The creative world is ever-evolving, with new art trends popping up every year. But how do you embrace these trends while staying true to your unique style? Whether it’s sustainable...
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Guide to how to paint a sunset

  Sunset art projects are for everyone – beginners, experts, and people who just want...
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Guide to how to paint a sunset

  Sunset art projects are for everyone – beginners, experts, and people who just want to play with colour! Depending on the colours you choose, they can be dreamy, dramatic,...
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Guide to making a unified colour palette

If you’ve ever painted something that looked fine but quite feel right, it might be...
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Guide to making a unified colour palette

If you’ve ever painted something that looked fine but quite feel right, it might be time to explore a unified palette! This trending technique is all the rage right now,...
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Guide to Mont Marte metallic range

Make your art stand out with eye-catching shimmer by using metallic art supplies! Mont Marte’s...
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Guide to Mont Marte metallic range

Make your art stand out with eye-catching shimmer by using metallic art supplies! Mont Marte’s metallic range offers everything from paints to pastels, so you can find the best fit...
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21 Jan 2026

Mont Marte

10 tattoo drawings to inspire your next ink

If you’re the kind of person who screenshots tattoo art ideas every time you open Instagram, this one’s for you. These projects are all about building your own flash sheets,...
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Guide to Mont Marte metallic range

Make your art stand out with eye-catching shimmer by using metallic art supplies! Mont Marte’s metallic range offers everything from paints to pastels, so you can find the best fit...
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Show and tell art

Don’t wrack your brain for ideas next time show and tell rolls around, try one...
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Show and tell art

Don’t wrack your brain for ideas next time show and tell rolls around, try one of these DIY crafts for students! Creativity isn’t just about making art – it’s about...
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Useful craft ideas

If you like to have a reason to create, have a go at one of...
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Useful craft ideas

If you like to have a reason to create, have a go at one of these useful crafts! Gotta love a project that’s both fun to make and handy to...
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2026 Creative Bingo

Download our New Years Bingo free printable and set some creative goals for 2026 🎨💫
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2026 Creative Bingo

Download our New Years Bingo free printable and set some creative goals for 2026 🎨💫
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19 Jan 2026

Mont Marte

Air dry clay flower vase

Make and air dry clay vase for your wall by following our simple art tutorial 🌾🌿
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2026 Creative Bingo

Download our New Years Bingo free printable and set some creative goals for 2026 🎨💫
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Octopus made with polymer clay mosaic tiles

Follow along with this clay mosaic to see how to transform polymer clay into tiles...
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Octopus made with polymer clay mosaic tiles

Follow along with this clay mosaic to see how to transform polymer clay into tiles 🐙
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DIY scratch off art

DIY scratch off art only needs a few simple supplies: crayons, black acrylic paint, and...
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DIY scratch off art

DIY scratch off art only needs a few simple supplies: crayons, black acrylic paint, and a surprise ingredient… dishwashing liquid! 
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Art Nouveau flowers

Paint this art nouveau peony in acrylics by following along with our tutorial video 🌸
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Art Nouveau flowers

Paint this art nouveau peony in acrylics by following along with our tutorial video 🌸
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02 Dec 2025

Mont Marte

Nicole Macey's tips for clay slab earrings

If you’re new to earring making and polymer clay slab techniques but want to get stuck straight into creating, you’ve come to the right place! I'm Nicole from @thelittlecrafthouseaus and today...
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Art Nouveau flowers

Paint this art nouveau peony in acrylics by following along with our tutorial video 🌸
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6 tips for how to draw without reference

Drawing without a reference can feel intimidating even for experienced artists. You sit down with...
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6 tips for how to draw without reference

Drawing without a reference can feel intimidating even for experienced artists. You sit down with a sketchbook, ready to go, but suddenly... you’ve forgotten what a bird’s wing looks like,...
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7 tips for pattern art with Kayla Henley

  Hi! I’m Kayla, the artist behind Kayla Henley Art. I'm a part-time, self-taught artist...
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7 tips for pattern art with Kayla Henley

  Hi! I’m Kayla, the artist behind Kayla Henley Art. I'm a part-time, self-taught artist with a deep love for colour and a bit of an obsession with it, really!...
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Van Gogh techniques

If your feed’s been serving up dreamy swirls of Starry Night, golden sunflowers, or thickly...
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Van Gogh techniques

If your feed’s been serving up dreamy swirls of Starry Night, golden sunflowers, or thickly painted skies, you’re not the only one. Vincent van Gogh’s bold, expressive style has been...
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27 Jan 2026

Mont Marte

Maggi McDonald

"I’m at my happiest barefoot in my little home studio with some sunshine, 90’s house music and my dog Rex sleeping on the floor while I paint." Meet colourful artist...
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Van Gogh techniques

If your feed’s been serving up dreamy swirls of Starry Night, golden sunflowers, or thickly painted skies, you’re not the only one. Vincent van Gogh’s bold, expressive style has been...
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Madie Brunt

"I think there’s inspiration everywhere around us and seeing the beauty in simplicity is special....
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Madie Brunt

"I think there’s inspiration everywhere around us and seeing the beauty in simplicity is special. My happy place is always by the sea, so if I'm feeling stuck or stressed....
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Grace Choi

"After having my son, I started drawing again as a bit of me-time, and through...
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Grace Choi

"After having my son, I started drawing again as a bit of me-time, and through a lot of trial and error, I found my way into live illustration. It takes...
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Nicole Macey

"Creating and crafting has always been something that has been part of my life -...
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Nicole Macey

"Creating and crafting has always been something that has been part of my life - so what better way to share what I love than with some tutorials for you...
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