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05/06/2026

Brand new to NZ! Woodless Pastels Pencils…..huge in Europe and the USA

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16/09/2025

Get ready for the spring flowers with 20% off Rembrandt Soft Pastels until October 20th! In store and online now 🎨🖌️🖼️

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12/07/2025

Theres still time to enter!

On the occasion of his State visit to the United Kingdom from July 8 to 10, 2025, Emmanuel Macron chose to offer Charles...
12/07/2025

On the occasion of his State visit to the United Kingdom from July 8 to 10, 2025, Emmanuel Macron chose to offer Charles III a carefully selected present: a watercolor set from the Sennelier brand, accompanied by an engraved plaque dedicated to the sovereign. This gesture is far from trivial.

Founded in 1887 in Paris, Sennelier is renowned worldwide for the quality of its pigments and the delicacy of its colors, appreciated by the greatest French and international artists. This personalized set embodies French artisanal know-how and echoes one of the King’s most well-known passions: watercolor painting.

Charles III is an accomplished watercolorist. For over fifty years, he has spent his free time painting landscapes, monuments, and scenes from daily life—mainly in Great Britain, but also during his travels abroad. His interest in watercolor began in the 1970s, encouraged by his art teacher at Gordonstoun School, Robert Waddell. He later honed his technique with renowned painters such as Edward Seago, Derek Hill, John Ward, and Bryan Organ.

The King describes painting as a "relaxing activity that transports [him] to another dimension" and says that his watercolors are above all a sort of personal memory album. He does not consider himself a great artist, but rather an "enthusiastic amateur" whose works reflect his view of the world and his attachment to nature and British heritage.

The choice of a Sennelier set is no coincidence. This house, founded in the 19th century, is a benchmark for both professional and amateur artists. Offering such a set to Charles III not only honors his passion but also builds a bridge between two great artistic traditions: French and British.

By offering this Sennelier watercolor set, Emmanuel Macron struck a chord with Charles III, saluting both the man of culture, the artist, and the defender of natural heritage. This symbolic gesture illustrates the desire to strengthen ties between France and the United Kingdom through the universal language of art.

🚨New music Mondayyyyy, except there’s no music just awesome new supplies 🚨Japanese ink sticks by one of our favourite br...
06/07/2025

🚨New music Mondayyyyy, except there’s no music just awesome new supplies 🚨

Japanese ink sticks by one of our favourite brands Kuretake! Ink sticks are blocks of pigment which can be ground with water to make ink. They are classically used in calligraphy but are also suitable for painting as well.

The first set is a mini calligraphy set with black ink stick, mini kumadori brush and ink stone. A great little set for calligraphy beginners and seasoned enthusiasts.

The second set comes with 3 ink sticks and a glass grinding stone. These colours can be used like watercolour inks to create simple paintings or add a coloured flare to your calligraphy work.

Come find them in store at 16 Taylor’s Road, Morningside, or email us at [email protected] to find out more

Beautiful work!
06/07/2025

Beautiful work!

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