Articles by: Rob Lunn

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Rob Lunn

Rob Lunn is a self-taught painter, and loves to paint in oils. His influences are Vincent van Gogh, Caravaggio and Ilya Repin. He has taught art workshops since 2012.

The best art easels in 2020

By Rob Lunn

Art Discover the best art easel to suit your needs – whatever your budget, age or skill level.

Foreshortening in art: drawing of woman reclining

The essential guide to foreshortening in art

By Rob Lunn

Art What is foreshortening, and how do you make it realistic?

How to clean paintbrushes: the definitive guide

By Rob Lunn

Art How to clean paintbrushes from oils, acrylics, watercolours and more.

Canvas painting for beginners: Top tips

By Rob Lunn

Art Get started with our pro guide to canvas painting for beginners.

Essential art supplies for painting: everything you need to get started

By Rob Lunn

Art Get the right art supplies for you.

How to make and use a mahlstick for painting

By Rob Lunn

Art A traditional painter's mahlstick can revolutionise your life at the easel.

Create a simple colour chart

By Rob Lunn

Art Improve your colour mixing by building your own chart to work from.

CarbOthello Pastel Pencil Set (24) review

By Rob Lunn

Review These pastel pencils are a strong addition to any collection.

Tubes of Mont Marte H20 Water Mixable Oil Paints

Review: Mont Marte H20 Water Mixable Oil Paints

By Rob Lunn

Art Explore water-mixable oil paints for a new painting experience.

Review: Rosemary & Co Pocket Watercolour Brushes

By Rob Lunn

Art Perfect company for travelling artists.

Review: SAA Artists 12 Soft Pastels - Sketching Colours

By Rob Lunn

Art Excellent results at a great price.

How to mix shadow colour in paint

By Rob Lunn

Art Learn how to accurately mix the right colour for your painted shadows.

How to make your own canvas boards

By Rob Lunn

Art With simple DIY skills, you can make your own canvas painting boards.

Paint a portrait like van Gogh

By Rob Lunn

how to Build up a Post-Impressionist self-portrait from initial charcoal sketch through to finished oil painting.

Review: Winsor & Newton Series 7 Kolinsky Sable brushes

By Rob Lunn

Art If you're after watercolour paint brushes that should last for years, look no further.

Palomino Blackwing Pencils review

By Rob Lunn

Art A high-quality pencil with a top-notch reputation.

Review: Unison Colour Ocean Blue Pastels

By Rob Lunn

Art This set of punchy pastels are in a league of their own.

I Love Art acrylic painting set review

By Rob Lunn

Art Keep costs low when creativity is running high with this great value acrylic set.

I Love Art Marker Set review

By Rob Lunn

Art These markers are a great starting point for budding artists.

Mix more realistic-looking colours

By Rob Lunn

Art Experiment with complementary shades for more accurate colour mixing.

Chameleon Colour Tone pens

By Rob Lunn

Art Review: These versatile blending pens give a huge range of tones for easy shading.

Aero Color acrylic inks

By Rob Lunn

Art Review: Whether you use a pen or an airbrush, these premium acrylic inks provide punchy colour with a fun twist.

Staedtler watercolour pencils

By Rob Lunn

Art REVIEW: If your usual colouring pencils just don’t wash, it’s time to grab the new Karat Aquarell 125 set.

The secret to painting like Monet

By Rob Lunn

Art We guide you through a study of Monet's winter scene, 'The Magpie', from start to finish.

Derwent Graphic 9B-9H graphite pencils

By Rob Lunn

Art REVIEW: Rob Lunn sketches with this no-brainer set of top-quality pencils that are right on point.