This month’s #ScrawlrChallenge is Gilded Wings, an invitation to let your imagination take flight. exploring how metallics can transform your artwork, as inspired by our featured artist. let those luminous tones lead the way, these supplies were made to play with light, dark, shimmer, shine and movement.
Inside this box you will find a Derwent Metallic Paint Pan Set, a Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pen in Silver and Gold and a mixed media pad featuring both black and white paper.
My name is Laura, online I go by Tomato Illustrates, and I’m a mixed media artist. I’ve always had a deep love for art and knew from a young age that I wanted to study it. In 2022, I graduated in Graphic Design and Illustration, which remains one of my proudest achievements. Art is something I constantly pour myself into. Even though it isn’t my full-time job, it’s always on my mind. I’m driven to keep improving, learning new techniques, and pushing myself beyond my comfort zone. I love challenging myself and chasing that feeling of “I can’t believe I made that,” which keeps me motivated and helps my work grow.
To build confidence online, I started streaming art on Twitch, which taught me a lot about communication and led me to creating long-form content on YouTube. I love being part of the art community and contributing to it. My advice to anyone who thinks it’s too late to start learning art: just start. It’s a skill you can develop at any age, and creating something you’re passionate about is incredibly fulfilling.
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This months box is about exploring how metallics can transform your artwork. Whether you’re capturing the shimmer of a butterfly in the sun, the metallic glint of feathers at dusk, or inventing your own mythical winged creatures, let those luminous tones lead the way. As inspired by our featured artist, these supplies were made to play with light, dark, shimmer, shine and movement.
Includes a mini waterbrush and a mixing palette, this kit is great for taking on the go! The Derwent Metallic Paint Pan Set includes 12 unique shades that mix beautifully to create a full spectrum of metallic colour. Extra fine metallic pigments give a reflective glint, maintaining their shimmer once dry. Apply in creamy opaque strokes, or as a light wash to create a translucent effect. Opaque applications can be achieved by layering, when the paint is wet or dry, or by applying in thicker coats. RRP £26.99
Bring a touch of brilliance to your artwork with the Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pen Metallic. Filled with odourless, pigmented India ink, this pen delivers waterproof, permanent, and highly lightfast colour that won’t fade over time. The 1.5mm bullet nib glides smoothly, making it perfect for sketches, illustrations, layouts, and design work. Its metallic ink adds a striking shine that stands out on both light and dark papers, allowing you to elevate your drawings with expressive details or shimmering accents. Acid-free and pH neutral, this pen won’t bleed through paper, giving you clean, professional results every time. A modern twist on a classic medium, the Pitt Artist Pen combines the durability of traditional inks with the convenience of a disposable, ready-to-use pen. RRP £8.35
Best of both worlds! This pad features both a black and white surface to paint on. Both od which are suitable for a wide range of creative techniques, this paper is idea for wet media such as watercolour, gouache and acrylic paints as well as pastels and pencils. Featuring acid free, medium grain, smooth, white and black paper. RRP £3.49
