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Introducing the fine art collective

A global network of artists and technical experts dedicated to sharing knowledge and skills.

About us

A collective of professional artists, art educators, chemists, historians and curators based in 12 countries.

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What we do?

We work within the art community to share material practice and expertise on artists’ colours, tools and techniques. Supported by fine art tool makers Winsor & Newton, Liquitex, Conté à Paris and Lefranc Bourgeois, we offer:

  • Artist-led educational lectures with art schools
  • Residencies for emerging artists
  • Technical visits to colour laboratories and manufacturing sites
  • Visits to brand archives
  • Communication on the latest art news, techniques and information
  • Access to special events with Elephant West

Articles

Drawing Blood by Bethany Husband

Drawing Blood by Bethany Husband

In February of 2020 I visited the Head and Neck department of Charing Cross Hospital... more

Acrylic Gouache BY Simon Willems

Acrylic Gouache BY Simon Willems

One of the primary challenges when using gouache, whether one welcomes this as part of... more

 Sculpture and Surface, part 1. Carving and Casting by Steve Johnson

 Sculpture and Surface, part 1. Carving and Casting by Steve Johnson

Sculpture obtains its surface colour in two ways, either from the material of the sculpture... more

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