Adur Art is a UK-based resource for artists of all experience levels.
From fine oil brushes and professional canvases to equpping a full artist studio, we review and recommend materials that perform well, offer good value, and are easy to find online.
Compare the best watercolour, oil, and acrylic paints available in the UK — from beginner sets to professional tubes.
Clara Wren, Maya Brooks, Tom Ellery
Oil paint has been the medium of choice for master painters for centuries, prized for its depth, richness, and subtle blending capabilities. Whether you’re creating expressive abstracts or highly detailed
Clara Wren, Maya Brooks, Tom Ellery
Watercolour is a medium that rewards patience, spontaneity, and control in equal measure. The quality of your paint affects everything — from how it flows on paper to how light
Clara Wren, Maya Brooks, Tom Ellery
Acrylics are fast-drying, adaptable, and perfect for artists who love experimenting. From thick impasto work to delicate glazes, they offer flexibility across styles and surfaces — ideal for beginners and
Compare the best brushes and tools for watercolour, oil, and acrylic paints.
Clara Wren
When painting with oils, your brushes and palette knives are every bit as important as your paints. They influence texture, control, and the overall quality of your mark-making. Whether you’re
Maya Brooks
When I first started painting with acrylics, I made the mistake of thinking any surface would do. I used cheap sketchbook paper, cardboard, even bits of packaging — and quickly
Clara Wren
When painting with oils, your brushes and palette knives are every bit as important as your paints. They influence texture, control, and the overall quality of your mark-making. Whether you’re
Clara brings the perspective of an experienced studio artist who values craftsmanship, pigment quality, and reliability. She reviews professional materials — oils, brushes, canvases, and mediums — used in long-term, gallery-level work.
Tom offers the balanced view of a skilled watercolour artist who combines teaching, exhibiting, and personal exploration. He focuses on versatile, mid-range materials that deliver professional results without breaking the bank.
Maya represents the creative beginner — enthusiastic, curious, and eager to experiment. Her reviews focus on accessible materials like acrylics, mixed-media papers, starter brush sets, and desk easels that make painting approachable and fun.
Steve Mason
Every artist develops a preference for certain materials, and charcoal is no exception. The type you choose depends on your technique, subject, and working style. Here’s how to decide which
Steve Mason
Charcoal is one of the oldest and most expressive drawing materials. From bold gestural sketches to finely controlled portraits, it captures mood and movement in a way few other mediums