Art Journal

Painterly illustration of one botanical artwork on an easel beside several matching art prints and a framed print.
Original Artwork and Art Prints: What Are You Buying?
Learn the practical difference between an original artwork, an art print, a digital file and a custom painting before you buy. Read more...
Watercolour-style editorial illustration of a terracotta boat on pale sunlit water, with crisp reeds and softly blended distant shores.
How to Look at a Watercolour: Light, Edges and Empty Space
Learn to notice light, soft and clear edges, and open space in a watercolour image. Try a three-minute looking exercise with Quiet Backwater. Read more...
Painterly illustration of a loose botanical art print beside a canvas-format artwork and an empty wooden frame.
Paper or Canvas? What to Check Before Choosing an Art Print
Before choosing paper or canvas, compare the exact print options, confirm what the listed size measures, and check the surface and framing details. Use this practical guide to know what... Read more...
Painterly studio illustration of three differently sized framed artworks on a wooden table, with a loose print, pencil and measuring tape.
How to Choose the Right Art Print Size for Your Wall
Measure your wall, compare art print sizes in inches and centimetres, allow for framing, and test your arrangement before ordering. Read more...