HOW TO MAKE A BATIK-STYLE PAINTING
We set Cass Art Student Ambassador Christina Marshall the task of researching and exploring a new technique; ink and paper batik-style painting. Keep reading to learn more about the process and find out how she got on. Inspiration comes from so many different places and…
HOW TO USE FABER CASTELL POLYCHROMOS PENCILS
Faber Castell Polychromos Pencils are a unique tool in the world of sketching. They are oil based as opposed to being wax based like other pencils, allowing them to blend with solvents, like turpentine or white in a similar way to how you would blend…
HOW TO OIL PAINTING MEDIUMS
Oil painting means serious stuff. It was used by the old masters long ago and is still used by professional painters today. You’re not usually allowed to go near oil paints at school (think of the stains!) and so when you decide to take the…
A GUIDE TO SPRAY PAINT FEATURES
The variety of spray paint styles on offer gives you of creative possibilities. From murals and fine art to up-cycling and fabric spray paint you can be led by your project and find the perfect effect to suit. So, if you’re looking for spray paint…
Chocolate orange cake
Ingredients75g/2¾oz cocoa powder6 tbsp just-boiled water2 medium oranges, well-scrubbed, finely grated zest and 2 tbsp juice only225g/8oz unsalted butter, cubed and softened, plus extra for greasing225g/8oz caster sugar4 large free-range eggs225g/8oz self-raising flour1 tsp baking powderFor the candied orange zest½ orange, well-scrubbed25g/1oz caster sugarFor the…
Hairy Bikers’ Black Forest gateau
Rich with fruit, chocolate, and cream, this 70s classic still has a place on our tables. This recipe uses dried sour cherries, but you can substitute good-quality bottled ones. Ingredients225g/8oz butter, softened, plus extra for greasing225g/8oz caster sugar160g/5½oz self-raising flour65g/2¼oz cocoa powder½ tsp baking powder4…
