The Archive
Reporting, comparisons, and field notes — newest first.
paint-and-drawing
A clear-eyed guide to Kuretake Gansai Tambi, Fuumuui terracotta sets, Daniel Smith, and budget alternatives — with honest tradeoffs and Australian sourcing
·9 min read
needle-arts-and-fibre
A practical guide to buying embroidery floss in Australia — how DMC's numbering system actually works, which storage systems are worth investing in, and how to
·8 min read
needle-arts-and-fibre
From your first tangled skein to a colour-coded collection of 200+, here's a practical guide to storing embroidery floss, understanding DMC codes, and setting
·10 min read
brushes-and-paper
Not all fine-tip brush sets deliver the point retention and no-shed performance that detail painting demands. Here's how to cut through the noise and buy right
·10 min read
brushes-and-paper
Paper weight is one of the most practical decisions a watercolour artist makes. Here's what the numbers actually mean for warping, lifting, and how freely
·9 min read
paint-and-drawing
Bundled acrylic kits promise everything you need in one box — but are the components worth the convenience? Here's what the research actually shows, and when
·9 min read