Haanz Art Guides
Drawing Paper Guide: Ivory, Conqueror, Sketch and Tracing Paper
Which drawing paper do you need? Ivory paper, Conqueror, sketch paper, cartridge and tracing paper explained, with paper weights and sizes made simple.
Erasers for Drawing: Kneadable, Eraser Pens and Blending Stumps
Erasers for drawing explained: kneadable erasers, eraser pens, dust-free erasers and blending stumps, and how to use each for pencil and charcoal work.
Acrylic Retarder: How to Slow Down Acrylic Paint Drying
What does acrylic retarder do? How to use it to slow acrylic drying, how much to add, common mistakes, and other ways to keep acrylic paint wet longer.
Water Brush Pens: How to Use a Water Brush for Watercolour
How to use a water brush: fill it, paint with watercolour pans and watercolour pencils, clean it between colours, and choose the right tip size.
Watercolour Pencils: How to Use Them and Which Set to Buy
How to use watercolour pencils: dry and wet techniques, the best paper, which set to buy (Pentel, Mont Marte, Nyoni) and tips for clean, bright colour.
Soft Pastels for Beginners: Paper, Blending and Fixing
Soft pastels for beginners: how they differ from oil pastels, which set and paper to choose, easy blending techniques, and how to fix your work.
Oil Colours for Beginners: Paints, Mediums and First Steps
Oil colours for beginners: which oil paint set to buy, linseed oil and turpentine explained, the fat over lean rule, drying times and safety tips.
Air Dry Clay for Beginners: Types, Drying Tips and Painting
Air dry clay for beginners: the types we stock, how long it takes to dry, how to stop cracks, and how to paint and seal your finished pieces.
Fabriano Accademia Paper Guide: GSM and Sizes Explained
Fabriano Accademia paper explained: what 160, 175, 200 and 240gsm mean, A4 vs A3, and which drawing paper to choose for sketching and art class.
Watercolour Paints for Beginners: Tubes vs Cakes and Sets
Watercolour paints for beginners: tubes vs cakes, student vs artist quality, how many colours you need, and the best watercolour sets to start with.
