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The Perfect Starter Brush Set
Just starting out? Rosemary’s curated starter sets make brush buying simple
Marion Dutton
Sep 30, 20252 min read


Discover the Hidden Treasure of ACF Stretched Canvas
ACF canvases strike the perfect balance of quality, durability, and affordability — from bulk stretched packs to elegant floating frames, they’re built for artists who expect more from their surface
Marion Dutton
May 28, 20253 min read


Acrylic Painting
Want to follow my techniques in acrylics? My go-to is Golden Open for their oil-like blending. But I’ll also share a budget-friendly alternative that still delivers great results.
Marion Dutton
Jun 28, 20242 min read


Amazon Shop
Explore my Amazon store for a handpicked mix of essential arty tools — from brush soap and misters to studio favourites I use every day. A simple way to stock up on supplies, I genuinely recommend.
Marion Dutton
Oct 9, 20231 min read


Rapid Resizer - How I use it!
Struggling to scale your sketches? See how Rapid Resizer makes enlarging and printing your art effortless.
Marion Dutton
Mar 27, 20231 min read


Underpainting in Oils | In The Shallows
In the Shallows is a full oil painting built using a traditional underpainting, followed by colour layers completed in one sitting. This piece explores structure, restraint, and finding beauty in an everyday moment.
Marion Dutton
Feb 181 min read


Pet Portrait Painting in Oils – Miss Marlow, Siberian Cat
A pet portrait painting in oils of Miss Marlow, our Siberian cat. This blog shares the layered process behind the painting, from underpainting through to the final details.
Marion Dutton
Feb 43 min read


Masquerade | Classical Oil Painting Tutorial
Masquerade began with a disciplined underpainting to establish structure, mood, and restraint before colour was introduced. The painting is quiet by design — built slowly, with intention, and focused on what sits beneath the surface rather than spectacle.
Marion Dutton
Jan 72 min read


Red Velvet | Painting the Poinsettia in Oils
A festive Alla Prima oil painting with an abstract acrylic background, Red Velvet blends freedom and tradition. Watch the timelapse on YouTube or paint the full version with me inside MazArt Academy.
Marion Dutton
Dec 3, 20252 min read
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