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27 Nov 2025

Mont Marte

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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Oil artist Tamara Lo Tartaro

Let’s get to know oil painter and oil creator, Tamara Lo Tartaro (@tamara_lotartaro)! From realistic...
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Oil artist Tamara Lo Tartaro

Let’s get to know oil painter and oil creator, Tamara Lo Tartaro (@tamara_lotartaro)! From realistic portraiture with a touch of surrealism to painting animals, she uses oils to capture the...
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Neon trippy painting with Gabi Fuentes

Meet Gabi Fuentes (@furib_), a Chilean artist based in Melbourne known for her neon, trippy...
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Neon trippy painting with Gabi Fuentes

Meet Gabi Fuentes (@furib_), a Chilean artist based in Melbourne known for her neon, trippy art style. Her unique use of fluoro colours and mind-bending subject matter create an eye-catching...
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Comforting art with Suaima Akhtar

Meet Indian artist Suaima Akhtar (@the_bunt_palette), whose paintings drawings are made to calm the mind...
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Comforting art with Suaima Akhtar

Meet Indian artist Suaima Akhtar (@the_bunt_palette), whose paintings drawings are made to calm the mind and inspire the soul! We wanted to explore her creative journey, so we asked a...
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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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Comforting art with Suaima Akhtar

Meet Indian artist Suaima Akhtar (@the_bunt_palette), whose paintings drawings are made to calm the mind and inspire the soul! We wanted to explore her creative journey, so we asked a...
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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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02 Oct 2025

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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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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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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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Art mistakes FAQs

Art accidents – we’ve all been there. A dented canvas, a splatter gone rogue, or...
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Art mistakes FAQs

Art accidents – we’ve all been there. A dented canvas, a splatter gone rogue, or a paint pen that’s dried out right in the middle of the best bit. Even...
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FAQs about using acrylic mediums

If you’re not too confident with acrylic mediums and how to use them, you’ve come...
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FAQs about using acrylic mediums

If you’re not too confident with acrylic mediums and how to use them, you’ve come to the right place. Acrylic paints are already pretty versatile, but with a little help...
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07 Oct 2025

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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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FAQs about using acrylic mediums

If you’re not too confident with acrylic mediums and how to use them, you’ve come to the right place. Acrylic paints are already pretty versatile, but with a little help...
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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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Guide to how to make polymer clay canes

If you’ve ever wanted to create intricate, repeating patterns in polymer clay, you’re in the...
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Guide to how to make polymer clay canes

If you’ve ever wanted to create intricate, repeating patterns in polymer clay, you’re in the right blog – let’s chat about how to make a polymer clay cane! These little...
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Guide to how to use oil paints

Get stuck into our oil paint guide and discover a whole new world of depth...
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Guide to how to use oil paints

Get stuck into our oil paint guide and discover a whole new world of depth and dimension. If you’re new to this medium, you might be wondering where to start....
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27 Nov 2025

Mont Marte

11 fast homemade gifts for the holidays

Looking for festive homemade gift ideas your kids can help make (and proudly give)? Whether you're crafting as a family, putting together teacher gifts, or just need some last-minute seasonal...
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Guide to how to use oil paints

Get stuck into our oil paint guide and discover a whole new world of depth and dimension. If you’re new to this medium, you might be wondering where to start....
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6 kitchen craft ideas

If you’re looking for a fun way to liven up the house, these kitchen crafts...
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6 kitchen craft ideas

If you’re looking for a fun way to liven up the house, these kitchen crafts are here to help. Whether you want to brighten your bench or make something practical,...
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Autumn crafting for kids

When the weather cools and the leaves start to drop, it’s the perfect time to...
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Autumn crafting for kids

When the weather cools and the leaves start to drop, it’s the perfect time to dive into fall arts and crafts. Whether you’re looking for weekend fun, school holiday activities,...
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6 cloud art ideas

Looking for dreamy, peaceful projects that are just as fun to make as they are...
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6 cloud art ideas

Looking for dreamy, peaceful projects that are just as fun to make as they are to admire? Let’s talk cloud art. Whether you’re into painting, sketching, or experimenting with colour,...
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21 Nov 2025

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How to create a leaf study with watercolours

Learn how to create simple leaf studies using house plants as your reference.
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6 cloud art ideas

Looking for dreamy, peaceful projects that are just as fun to make as they are to admire? Let’s talk cloud art. Whether you’re into painting, sketching, or experimenting with colour,...
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Ombre ocean painting with Sand Texture Medium

Explore sand texture art by trying out this easy beachy ombre. It’s super simple! 🏝️
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Ombre ocean painting with Sand Texture Medium

Explore sand texture art by trying out this easy beachy ombre. It’s super simple! 🏝️
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How to make a travel watercolour palette

Make a light and portable watercolour palette using watercolour pencils. 
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How to make a travel watercolour palette

Make a light and portable watercolour palette using watercolour pencils. 
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How to draw a fox using water soluble oil pastels

Paint this oil pastel fox with us by following along with the video 🦊
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How to draw a fox using water soluble oil pastels

Paint this oil pastel fox with us by following along with the video 🦊
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05 Nov 2025

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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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How to draw a fox using water soluble oil pastels

Paint this oil pastel fox with us by following along with the video 🦊
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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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Tips for creating a small art studio in an urban space

Creating an art studio in a small space might sound like a juggling act but...
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Tips for creating a small art studio in an urban space

Creating an art studio in a small space might sound like a juggling act but with the right tips and tools, you can turn even the tiniest corner into your...
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27 Nov 2025

Mont Marte

Georgia Bailey

"I’m such an acrylic girlie! So easy to use, easy to clean up and I love the way it dries super quickly so I can paint over my big fat...
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Tips for creating a small art studio in an urban space

Creating an art studio in a small space might sound like a juggling act but with the right tips and tools, you can turn even the tiniest corner into your...
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Tamara Lo Tartaro

"It might sound cliché, but I’d tell my younger self to trust the journey. You’re...
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Tamara Lo Tartaro

"It might sound cliché, but I’d tell my younger self to trust the journey. You’re figuring things out, and that’s okay. Be patient and gentle with yourself along the way."...
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Gabi Fuentes

"Daily life and stress can make it hard to stay creative. What helps me is...
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Gabi Fuentes

"Daily life and stress can make it hard to stay creative. What helps me is visiting exhibitions of illustrators or other artists, studying nature, or just doing things that clear...
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Suaima Akhtar

"Sharing something so personal with the world felt vulnerable, but the kindness, encouragement, and genuine...
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Suaima Akhtar

"Sharing something so personal with the world felt vulnerable, but the kindness, encouragement, and genuine connection I received gave me confidence. Art has a way of speaking directly to the...
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