I'm booked into the Winnaleah Arts Festival in January. To say I'm excited is an understatement....but along with that excitement is a little apprehension because, well, I’ve never flown with wet oil paintings before. And I just know that after 5 days with David Dibble I am going to want to bring my paintings home! So I’ve asked around, researched and discovered what most artists do when transporting wet oil paintings. Here are the results:

Is watercolour good for beginners? Here’s 5 reason why I teach beginner artists watercolour FIRST, before I introduce them to other mediums.

why does watercolour paper buckle and how can you prevent it? I’ve been using watercolour professionally for over 15 years now and here’s why I never have paper buckling issues.

Are watercolour paints safe to use when pregnant? While I may not have fallen pregnant yet, I have thoroughly researched toxcitiy when it comes to painting. Here’s some factors you need to consider when using watercolour while pregnant.

Watercolours are vibrant and versatile. But are they safe? Let’s uncover the hidden facts and debunk some myths surrounding watercolour toxicity.

Let’s face it, art schools are run by artists, not brilliant business people, not brilliant marketers. So when you want to get creative, it can be hard to find local art classes because we art schools aren’t very good at being found. We’re often tucked away in hidden buildings, only open on certain days and hours. So how can you find your local art school? Here’s my tips.

Are watercolour pencils worth it? They're marketed as this cool hybrid of pencils and watercolours, promising the best of both worlds. But are they really worth the hype?

can watercolour brushes be used for acrylic? Well, yes and no. Here’s what you need to know before you dip your watercolour brush into your acrylic paint.

can watercolour be used as face paint?

Are watercolour paints vegan? We look at some of the ins and outs of animal-friendly watercolour.

How do you know which artist is the right mentor for you? We'll delve into 5 essential considerations to aid you in choosing an art mentor tailored to your specific needs.

Can you use watercolour over pencil? Let’s look at some of the reasons why you may want to show or hide your pencil lines.

In a world buzzing with screens and hectic schedules, finding a haven for your creativity can be a game-changer. One of the most transformative ways to tap into your artistic side is by enrolling in artwork classes. Let's explore the myriad benefits that come with unlocking your creativity in the structured and inspiring environment of artwork classes.

There's a time and a place for both drawing and tracing. Let me explain WHEN and WHY I use both (I’m an award-winning artist and I teach people to draw online and in-person in my artwork classes)

There's a heap of unconventional items that can be used for drawing that you probably don’t know about. Here I outline some of the things I use in my own art practice as well as some of the things we use in my art classes (I teach people to paint and draw online and in person)

Anne explains the 3 most common drawing mistakes she sees beginner artists make, and more importantly, how to avoid them.