Find the Best Art Materials for Your Creative Journey

Honest reviews and guides to help UK artists choose quality paints, brushes, and tools — whether you’re a hobbyist or a professional.
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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.

Paints & Pigments

Compare the best watercolour, oil, and acrylic paints available in the UK — from beginner sets to professional tubes.

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Artists Oil Paint Sets

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

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Acrylic Paint Reviews

Acrylic Paint Reviews

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

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Brushes & Tools

Compare the best brushes and tools for watercolour, oil, and acrylic paints.

Three Voices, One Passion — Helping You Find the Right Art Supplies

Clara Wren – Professional Oil Painter

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 Ellery – Semi-Professional Watercolourist

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 Brooks – Amateur Acrylic Artist

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.

Beginners guides

Each guide walks you through everything from paints and brushes to surfaces, easels, and cleaning tips.