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I learned about art materials from many different artists whose recommendations I valued.  My philosophy is that it is good to share and we all have something to learn.  I'm happy to share and hope you may learn something new from me.

Making a Mark reviews......


Read my reviews of various art products on
Making A Mark Reviews  

I've been reviewing art products and materials for more than three years on my blogs.  new blog (started April 2009) aims to become

a consumer's guide to quality and value in art books, art supplies and services to artists

On the blog, you can:

  • Comment on any review of an art book, product, service or supplier
  • Vote in regular opinion polls about products or suppliers
  • Contact me with suggestions for product reviews on Making a Mark Reviews

RESOURCES FOR ARTISTS
Links to information, advice and books about specific topics
Links on the right connect you to a page with:
  • information about available brands and their manufacturers
  • technical product information eg about lightfastness
  • advice, tips and techniques for how to use different media
  • reviews of different products
  • art instruction books and book reviews and art workshops
  • relevant artists, art societies, art forums and blogs

Making a Mark
ADVICE ABOUT ART MATERIALS
My advice - based on what I do
  • Be an intelligent consumer and learn all you can about the art materials you use
  • Aim to buy good quality art materials.  These normally indicate that they are designated artist standard and/or have archival and permanence qualities and/or meet relevant international quality standards (where developed).
  • Be discriminating and check manufacturers' claims. The reality is that not all art materials are the same and not all materials meet internationally recognised quality standards. 
  • Find good and reliable suppliers for preferred brands - the brand that is easiest to find isn't always the quality I want.
  • Find out what does the job and works for me within my budget - the best is not always the most expensive.
  • Share your experiences of different art materials with your fellow artists - that way we can all learn from our collective experience.  You can read my product reviews on Making A Mark Reviews
Read more about my Advice about Art Materials


You are visitor since 30 May 2009

See all the art materials, tools and equipment I use personally in   Advice about Art Materials
This includes
PLUS: Links to my Suppliers

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