Haanz Art Guides
Visual Art Diaries and Sketch Journals for Students
Visual art diaries and sketch journals explained: Mont Marte A5 and A4 diaries, 150gsm journals and A3 sketch books, plus how to fill a student art diary.
Art Studio Accessories: Aprons, Brush Pouches and Drawing Tubes
Useful art accessories explained: artist aprons, brush pouches, oil painting brush holders, drawing tubes and clipboards for class, travel and studio.
Liner, Angular, Stencil and Wide Brushes: Special Brushes Explained
Special paint brushes explained: liner brushes for fine lines, angular brushes for curves, stencil brushes for dabbing and wide Dupont brushes for walls.
Large Round Brushes and Pony Hair Brushes for Big Washes
Large round brushes and pony hair brushes for big washes: Bomeijia Artist Round sizes 16 to 23, Pentel pony hair round and flat, and how to use them.
White Bristle Brushes for Oil and Acrylic Painting
White hog bristle brushes explained: round, filbert and fan shapes, sizes for oil and acrylic painting, how to use visible brushstrokes and care tips.
Sable Brushes Explained: Round, Flat and Filbert
Sable brushes explained: why sable-type hair holds paint so well, round, flat and filbert shapes for watercolour and oil, and how to care for them.
Choosing a Watercolour Pad: A3 or A4, 160gsm to 200gsm
Choosing a watercolour pad: A3 or A4, 160gsm practice paper vs 200gsm cotton, plus art board and large sheets, with tips to stop paper buckling.
Watercolour Tube Sets Compared: 6 to 24 Colours
Watercolour tube sets compared: DOMS, Camel, Pentel and Mont Marte sets from 6 to 24 colours, tube sizes from 5ml to 12ml, and which suits you.
Precision Erasers and Blenders for Detailed Drawing
Precision erasers and blenders for detailed drawing: electric erasers, Tombow MONO Zero eraser pens, eraser pencils, blending stumps and how to use them.
Charcoal Powder and Willow Charcoal: Big, Soft Tonal Drawings
How to use charcoal powder and willow charcoal for soft tonal drawings, plus charcoal pencils, coloured charcoal and tips for lifting highlights.
