The tutorial and charcoal piece shown here are inspired by Skelton’s photographs and Wilson’s paintings, particularly those capturing the ferocious blizzard conditions they endured on the ice. Entitled Blizzard, this artwork is my tribute to those early pioneers of polar exploration.

The tutorial and charcoal piece shown here are inspired by Skelton’s photographs and Wilson’s paintings, particularly those capturing the ferocious blizzard conditions they endured on the ice. Entitled Blizzard, this artwork is my tribute to those early pioneers of polar exploration.

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a piece of art that’s truly yours —something that speaks to your personality, your space, or your story—you’re not alone. Custom art has this magical ability to transform a room and spark joy in ways mass-produced prints just can’t. But here’s the catch: commissioning custom art online can feel like navigating a maze. Where do you start? How do you find the right artist? What if the final piece isn’t what you imagined? Well, take a deep breath

This is a picture of the Kingfisher artwork which Marco has used to play with AI. It shows you how using AI you can make a static artwork come to life.

Looking for something truly special for your child's bedroom? Something personal, playful and completely unique?

Losing a pet is like losing a family member. The empty space they leave behind is filled with memories, love, and sometimes, a deep ache. When words fall short, a sympathetic portrait can speak volumes. It’s more than just a picture; it’s a heartfelt tribute to a loyal friend who shared your life. I’ve found that creating pet portraits as memorials is one of the most meaningful ways to honor that bond.

The art world is shifting rapidly. Online art galleries have grown in popularity, offering collectors new ways to discover and purchase art. More and more high street galleries are closing, driven by a 12% drop in sales and high operational costs. The major change however has been the shift in digital purchasing forcing the closure of many smaller spaces. For artists themselves, especially those new and up and comng, the traditional route to market is therefore even more comp

Learn how to create a stunning pastel kingfisher drawing in this detailed “Kingfisher Pastel Tutorial with Marco.” This step-by-step guide covers the materials you’ll need, blending techniques, and expert tips to bring bright bird colours to life in pastel art. Follow each stage from eye building to feather details and finishing touches. Some of the products you will be using are Faber-Castell Pastel Pencils, Cassart Pastel, Zestit and Clairefontaine Pastelmat. I will give yo

When you are invited round to dinner at your neighbours home you don’t expect to have to leave early !!! Having just finished a magnificent Spanish Tapas followed by an amazing Mexican Chilli. It was the last thing we expected that evening to have to visit our daughter in hospital.That phone call certainly brought a swift end to a very pleasant evening. We didn’t even have time to say thank you properly. So, after the crisis was over what could I do to show our appreciation?

Jamie Ballard is a British stage and screen actor best known for portraying the adult Harry Potter in the original West End production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at London’s Palace Theatre, a role he originated in 2018 and reprised multiple times, including after the show’s COVID-19 hiatus in 2021. Trained with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), he has an extensive theatre background, including performances in Shakespearean works like Richard II

Creating the MyEyecon “Stardust” in pastel and charcoal plus a look at the laws in the UK and US when artists use a celebrity’s image.

It started with a late-night scroll through concert footage—sweat-slicked performers, crowds lost in adoration. I sketched the eye first, my preferred approach, letting the persona emerge organically. Hours blurred into dawn; charcoals smudged, pastels built depth. When it was finally finished and I stepped back, I felt two things at once: pride and unease.

Looking for a dynamic and striking way to showcase a subject using pastel and charcoal on black paper? Art tutorial, by Art-Marco

Breaking Tradition: New Substrates, Reverse Workflow For the first time, I stepped away from my trusted Clairefontaine Pastelmat and embrace

Discover how to create a lifelike charcoal portrait of “Persil,” a blue-eyed cat, with this step-by-step tutorial!

Learn how to bring a cat’s gaze to life: a step-by-step pastel drawing tutorial showing how to build texture, light, and reflection

Lioness Eyecon Series Number 2

Group Captain Paddy Hemingway - The Last of the Few ( Image Courtesy of the RAF) RECENT UPDATE I have decided to release 10 A4 Giglée Prints and 5 A3 Giglée Prints of the Artwork detailed below. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO THE RAF BENEVOLENT FUND. THIS IS A LIMITED OFFER AND WILL NOT BE REPEATED SO SHOULD YOU WISH TO SUPPORT THE BENEVOLENT FUND AND PURCHASE ONE OF THE PRINTS PLEASE CLICK HERE. PRINTS COST £30 Exc Postage & Packaging Capturing a Legend in Charcoal and

Is this a Norfolk Terrier a Norwich Terrier or a Border Terrier? Why is it important to know? Creating a dog portrait in mixed media.

Discover the Eyecons series by artist Marco, starting with an elephant eye inspired by Leopardsong Game Reserve.