ART BLOG
Get Started with Painting Part 4 – How to Mix Colours
In this Getting Starting with Painting series, we have Ruby, who is also a DYA creative instructor, sharing with us on how to mix colours! What are primary colours?What even are secondary colours?How do I mix colours? Primary colours...
Episode 3: Brushes
Join Alison today and get to know which brushes to get started with your painting! A brush is made out of the handle, ferrule (this holds the bristles to the handle), belly of the brush, and the point/tip of the brush. We will be painting...
Episode 2: What to Buy
Starting a new hobby can be a very exciting journey, especially in the world of painting! You might ask yourself, “How do I start? Which brushes do I get? What kind of paper do I need? What type of paint will I be using?”. Fear not! Paint for Fun’s newest tutorial...
Episode 1: Where to Start
Starting a new hobby can be a very exciting journey, especially in the world of painting! You might ask yourself, “How do I start? Which brushes do I get? What kind of paper do I need? What type of paint will I be using?”. Fear not! Paint for Fun’s newest tutorial...
5 Fun Activities to Do Post Lockdown
Christmas is just around the corner and although 2020 has been an eventful ride, Christmas is still as magical as it has always been. Now that we are out of lockdown, it is time to explore the outdoors, meet friends and families and give them a big hug, and enjoy the...
It’s Beginning to Look Like a Festive Christmas!
Throwing a Christmas office party is a wonderful opportunity to thank everyone for their hard work and loyalty during the year. And not only that, Christmas is the time of the year we get to spend time with people we cherish, love, and appreciate. A cheery and joyful...
5 Things You Can Do to Be More Creative During COVID Lockdown
Staying at home does not mean that you can't be creative! We have compiled 5 things that you can do at home to keep those creative juices flowing, from painting and decorating your space to painting while sipping wine, we got you covered! Surround yourself with...
Let Spring Reignite Your Creativity At Home With These 3 Unique DIYs!
It’s that time of the year again and whilst being at home may feel like we are limited to explore nature and our surroundings, it’s the perfect time to clear away the cobwebs and blow away the dust. The sunnier days are coming so now is the time to really let your...
Family Art Time for Father’s Day
Do you want to make the dads in your life a bit happier this Father’s Day? Get them to grab a paintbrush and spend some family art time with their loved ones! It is scientifically proven: “A new study reveals couples who create art or play board games together...
Supporting Our Community Through A Free, Live Online Art Class – Success Story
In July 2020, we hosted a free, live online art class at Paint for Fun. We got the inspiration for this session by considering the ways in which we could best support our audience during these extremely challenging and isolating times. Free Facebook Live Online Class...