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20 Jun 2025

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Crafts for families with Dorothee Peters

Meet Sydney artist Dorothee Peters (@doro__creative)! She makes kids and family crafts and shares them online to inspire households across the globe. From seasonal decorations to DIY home décor, Doro’s...
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Surfboard artist Alex Mason

Meet Alex Mason (@artbyalexmason), an Australian Artist known for her eye-catching, 3D floral art and...
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Surfboard artist Alex Mason

Meet Alex Mason (@artbyalexmason), an Australian Artist known for her eye-catching, 3D floral art and surfboard transformations. Her passion for flowers is so clear in her artwork, as is her...
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Fluid artist Tevai Retchless

Meet Queensland artist and workshop teacher, Tevai Retchless (@fifthunicorn.au), known for her fluid art classes...
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Fluid artist Tevai Retchless

Meet Queensland artist and workshop teacher, Tevai Retchless (@fifthunicorn.au), known for her fluid art classes and vibrant designs. We asked her loads of questions about what inspires her, her fave...
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Ocean artist Kiara La Rocca

Dive into the ocean-inspired mind set of Perth artist Kiara La Rocca (@kl.textures). We asked...
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Ocean artist Kiara La Rocca

Dive into the ocean-inspired mind set of Perth artist Kiara La Rocca (@kl.textures). We asked her all about how she tackles a project, her fave mediums, and her journey to...
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17 Jun 2025

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Air Hardening Modelling Clay Premium Granite Product Demo

Our Air Hardening Modelling Clay Granite lets you shape garden ornaments, plant pots, and more – all with the realistic look of granite and none of the heavy lifting.
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Ocean artist Kiara La Rocca

Dive into the ocean-inspired mind set of Perth artist Kiara La Rocca (@kl.textures). We asked her all about how she tackles a project, her fave mediums, and her journey to...
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Double-Ended Art Markers Signature Product Demo

This versatile alcohol marker set packs smooth alcohol ink, a dual-tip design, and a serious...
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Double-Ended Art Markers Signature Product Demo

This versatile alcohol marker set packs smooth alcohol ink, a dual-tip design, and a serious range of colours—ready for everything from character art to detailed sketches.
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Fluoro Acrylic Paint Pens Fine Tip Signature 6pc Product Demo

Our Fluoro Acrylic Paint Pens now come in a fine tip! With the same bold,...
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Fluoro Acrylic Paint Pens Fine Tip Signature 6pc Product Demo

Our Fluoro Acrylic Paint Pens now come in a fine tip! With the same bold, fluorescent colours as the broad nib version, these pens are great for adding highlights and...
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Detail Brush Collection Signature 15pc Product Demo

From delicate highlights to intricate linework, the Detail Brush Collection is your ultimate toolkit.
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Detail Brush Collection Signature 15pc Product Demo

From delicate highlights to intricate linework, the Detail Brush Collection is your ultimate toolkit.
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11 Jun 2025

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FAQs about using varnish

Varnishing might feel like a step for the pros or not worth the effort, but that's where you're wrong – enter: Mont Marte varnish. A well-varnished piece looks polished, protected,...
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Detail Brush Collection Signature 15pc Product Demo

From delicate highlights to intricate linework, the Detail Brush Collection is your ultimate toolkit.
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FAQs for creative families

If you’re always thinking of arts and crafts to do with family, this is the...
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FAQs for creative families

If you’re always thinking of arts and crafts to do with family, this is the blog for you! You may have wondered what paints to use, how to keep the...
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Sustainable art & craft disposal FAQs

Art and sustainability go hand-in-hand when you know how to create with care. Proper disposal...
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Sustainable art & craft disposal FAQs

Art and sustainability go hand-in-hand when you know how to create with care. Proper disposal of art supplies is crucial for protecting the environment while keeping your creative sessions safe...
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Portraiture FAQs

Portraiture is a thoughtful way to capture someone’s essence, quirks, and personality – but it...
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Portraiture FAQs

Portraiture is a thoughtful way to capture someone’s essence, quirks, and personality – but it can also feel a little intimidating when you’re just starting out. Don’t worry, though! We’ve...
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06 Jun 2025

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Guide to painting surfaces

Knowing what to paint on is key to getting the most out of your artwork. No matter your skill level, it’s important to know what options you’ve got for the...
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Portraiture FAQs

Portraiture is a thoughtful way to capture someone’s essence, quirks, and personality – but it can also feel a little intimidating when you’re just starting out. Don’t worry, though! We’ve...
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Guide to different paint types

There’s heaps of art paint types to choose from when it comes to creating, so...
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Guide to different paint types

There’s heaps of art paint types to choose from when it comes to creating, so it can be tricky to know which one’s the right fit for you. Let’s dive...
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Guide to the Art Nouveau movement

Art Nouveau meaning "New Art" in French, was a decorative art movement that flourished from...
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Guide to the Art Nouveau movement

Art Nouveau meaning "New Art" in French, was a decorative art movement that flourished from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. Known for its organic, flowing lines...
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Mont Marte acrylic paint range comparison

Watch the video to learn more about the unique features of our Acrylic Colour, Satin...
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Mont Marte acrylic paint range comparison

Watch the video to learn more about the unique features of our Acrylic Colour, Satin Acrylic and Dimension Acrylic ranges.
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06 Jun 2025

Mont Marte

6 ideas for weekend art

Art weekends are the perfect excuse to slow down, unwind, and try something new – whether you’ve got 20 minutes or a lazy afternoon to spare. These relaxing art ideas...
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Mont Marte acrylic paint range comparison

Watch the video to learn more about the unique features of our Acrylic Colour, Satin Acrylic and Dimension Acrylic ranges.
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8 monochrome painting ideas

Monochrome art ideas are a great way to slow down and get stuck into something...
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8 monochrome painting ideas

Monochrome art ideas are a great way to slow down and get stuck into something creative. Whether you’ve got a couple of hours spare or want to tackle a weekend...
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Acrylic medium art to inspire

If you're looking to create different textures with acrylic paint, introduce yourself to mediums! With...
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Acrylic medium art to inspire

If you're looking to create different textures with acrylic paint, introduce yourself to mediums! With just a few simple additions, you can transform ordinary paintings into vibrant, tactile pieces bursting...
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Side hustle crafts to try

Turn your passion into income with one of these crafty side hustle ideas! Whether you’re...
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Side hustle crafts to try

Turn your passion into income with one of these crafty side hustle ideas! Whether you’re into painting, sculpting, crafting, or upcycling, there are plenty of ways to turn your creativity...
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18 Jun 2025

Mont Marte

How to dilute ink

Learn how to dilute ink with water to create washes, gradients, and moody backgrounds. This tutorial covers easy techniques to dilute ink to different hues. 
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Side hustle crafts to try

Turn your passion into income with one of these crafty side hustle ideas! Whether you’re into painting, sculpting, crafting, or upcycling, there are plenty of ways to turn your creativity...
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How to thin Mont Marte Water Mixable Oil Paints

This video shows how you can thin water mixable oil paints with water and a...
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How to thin Mont Marte Water Mixable Oil Paints

This video shows how you can thin water mixable oil paints with water and a linseed oil medium.
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Photo transfer painting using Deco Pudge

Let’s dive into how to image transfer onto acrylic paint and make a cactus artwork!...
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Photo transfer painting using Deco Pudge

Let’s dive into how to image transfer onto acrylic paint and make a cactus artwork! Watch the video to find out how.
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Easy rose painting for beginners

Next in our series of how to paint acrylic flowers for beginners, we'll show to...
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Easy rose painting for beginners

Next in our series of how to paint acrylic flowers for beginners, we'll show to create an easy rose painting.
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18 Jun 2025

Mont Marte

Painting a welcome mat with a DIY stencil

Check out how to paint a welcome mat in this beginner-friendly lesson!
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Easy rose painting for beginners

Next in our series of how to paint acrylic flowers for beginners, we'll show to create an easy rose painting.
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5 pen drawing techniques

  Expand your skillset and explore pen techniques so you can create eye-catching artwork with...
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5 pen drawing techniques

  Expand your skillset and explore pen techniques so you can create eye-catching artwork with just a few simple tools. Whether you’re sketching on paper, combining traditional and digital artwork,...
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Jade Kylander’s 10 tips for working with polymer clay

Working with polymer clay is one of the most rewarding (and, let’s be honest, addictive)...
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Jade Kylander’s 10 tips for working with polymer clay

Working with polymer clay is one of the most rewarding (and, let’s be honest, addictive) hobbies out there. But if you’re just starting out, it can feel like there’s a...
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Comic art techniques

Learning to create comic art is a fun and challenging experience that is well worth...
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Comic art techniques

Learning to create comic art is a fun and challenging experience that is well worth exploring. If you have a flare for creative ideas, then bring your imagination to life...
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20 Jun 2025

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Dorothee Peters

"When it comes to my creative process, I’m definitely a planner. I enjoy mapping out my craft projects and often jot down quick sketches of my ideas. Before starting anything,...
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Comic art techniques

Learning to create comic art is a fun and challenging experience that is well worth exploring. If you have a flare for creative ideas, then bring your imagination to life...
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Alex Mason

"I can’t paint without listening to music, podcasts or audiobooks! It helps me to focus....
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Alex Mason

"I can’t paint without listening to music, podcasts or audiobooks! It helps me to focus. My studio is an absolute mess most of the time with paint on the floor...
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Tevai Retchless

"I used to lose sleep over planning out my creative projects and now I’m definitely...
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Tevai Retchless

"I used to lose sleep over planning out my creative projects and now I’m definitely more of a jump in and go with the flow type of artist! Art is...
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Jade Kylander

Jade Kylander started her blog because she understands how intimidating it can feel to try...
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Jade Kylander

Jade Kylander started her blog because she understands how intimidating it can feel to try a new creative hobby – especially when you worry your art won’t turn out the...
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