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Choosing the right canvas can elevate your artwork and bring your creative vision to life. Whether you're a beginner exploring painting or a seasoned artist perfecting your craft, selecting the right canvas is key. At DeSerres, we pride ourselves on offering the largest inventory of canvases in Canada, ensuring you find the perfect fit for your needs. Here’s your ultimate guide to choosing the best canvas for your art.

Acrylic paint is an extremely popular medium among artists of all levels. Its speed of drying, ease of use and variety of techniques make it an ideal choice for beginners. But to take full advantage of its properties, it's essential to choose the right equipment. In this article, we'll guide you through the best acrylic painting products to get you off to a good start on your artistic journey.

Oil painting is a medium that has seduced artists for centuries, thanks to its richness, depth and great flexibility. However, to succeed with your first works, it's crucial to choose the right oil painting tools. Whether you're a beginner or looking to add to your equipment, this article guides you through the best materials to choose and the essential elements to consider. Find out how to put together a basic oil painting kit and the must-have products for getting started in this creative world.

Oil painting is a timeless medium that has marked the history of art through its richness, depth and versatility. With its range of vibrant colours and varied techniques, it offers artists unparalleled freedom of expression. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, this comprehensive guide will help you master oil painting, its techniques, materials and best practices.

Here’s a complete guide to help you choose your next polymer clay! Polymer clay is an incredibly versatile medium that can be used to make just about anything. The current market offers a wide variety of clays with different characteristics: some are softer, others firmer, some contain more mica (micro-glitter), others less. So how do you find your way around a creative world that offers so many possibilities? Read on to find out more about the polymer clay brands available at DeSerres. Happy exploring!

With so many paintbrushes to choose from, walking into any art store can be overwhelming. From fine tip detail brushes to wide flat brushes, each offers something different. If you’re unsure where to start, or are looking to brush up on your knowledge, this article will guide you in selecting the perfect paintbrushes for your creative projects.

Many famous artists have used acrylic paint in their artwork, such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Basquiat. With this article, you'll learn everything you need to know to begin your acrylic painting journey.

Welcome to the fascinating world of acrylic paint: a super versatile medium with infinite creative possibilities! But before you dive into this vast universe, let artist Marie-Josée Bergeron guide you in your creative process with a few helpful tips on choosing the right acrylic paint for your project and desired effect.

During the holidays, nothing is more precious than the joy of creating! At DeSerres, we believe in the power of creative expression to awaken the soul and build lasting memories. This holiday season, we've carefully put together a collection of inspiring gift ideas for your loved ones. For passionate beginners or seasoned artists, each gift idea is an invitation to explore, experiment and celebrate art in all its forms.

With our pre-cut metal finishing mouldings, framing your canvas is quick and easy, no matter its size. Simply choose a pair of mouldings for your height, another pair for your width, assemble it all with the hardware provided, and voilà: your art is ready to hang and admire!

Art has always been a way of life for Montreal-based painter Amelia (born Amélie Hadouchi). She was first introduced to the world of painting at the tender age of 9 and the rest was history; her passion for this expressive medium only grew as she did. Her immersive artwork, easy to recognize with their vibrant colours and intricate patterns, plunge us deep into the wonders of the universe and strengthen our emotional connection with Mother Nature.

The fine people at DeSerres were kind enough to send me an assortment of my favourite acrylic paint: Golden’s Open Acrylics

In order to meet our challenge, our collaborator Christelle Bilodeau decided to create a colour portrait for the very first time!

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and we love bringing you unique gift ideas you can craft yourself. Because nothing is quite as heartfelt as a handmade gift, right? Soapmaking is super easy and requires little materials—the perfect creative DIY project to brighten up any mom’s bath time. And what’s more? This project will only take a few minutes to make!

Want to learn how to draw your own manga character face? Let our collaborator O-TAKU guide you through the steps to draw like a real mangaka!

Our creative accomplice Hey Maca walks you through the art of linocut printing in 4 steps. Turn off your screens, roll up your sleeves, and create something amazing with your hands!

Our accomplice Ismérie Anglade shows you how to create realistic drawings by tracing the silhouettes of animal figurines in the sun. Guaranteed fun for your young creatives!

A splash of colour and creativity to brighten your days!

Christelle Bilodeau put together a list of tools she wishes she had known about herself when she first started drawing. Happy discovery!

Want to learn how to draw the people you love, or bring your graphite portraits to life? In this article, our ambassador Christelle Bilodeau will show you how to draw a portrait so realistic that it will turn heads.

The first step to improving your watercolour skills is to dare! Our ambassador Lysa Jordan guides you through three exercises to add even more depth to your watercolour artwork.

Daniel Smith Watercolours are among the most popular watercolours used by artists across the world.

Christmas is already around the corner. To help you find the perfect gift, we've put together a list of 7 gift ideas that are sure to please any creative. Let's dive in!

A personalised gift is fun to create and just as fun to receive. Let our collaborator Hey Maca guide you through the steps to make three unique DIY creations that will bring joy everywhere!