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Shop News
The articles below are intended to give a feel for the services and products sold by Gadsby’s. If you have a requirement which isn’t represented below it doesn’t mean we can’t help. Please call us and ask.
Our Gallery has moved floors
New, lighter, airier galleryWe have been keeping ourselves busy, in a Covid secure fashion, and have moved our gallery upstairs on to the first...
Drawing – Scaling up an image using a grid
Using a grid to scale up a drawingToday Jane tells us about a drawing technique which some people swear by. Using a grid to scale up an image. She...
More about Posca Pens
More about Posca Pens This week Jane looks in detail at the different sizes and uses of the best selling Posca Pens.Earlier I did a blog on...
Oil Pastels
Jane gives us a quick guide to Oil Pastels and looks at the leading brands. What are oil pastels? They are crayons made up of a soft, oily...
Framing your pictures
I have a picture I’d like to get framed, what is the process?Ready made frames or made to measure frames. Jane walks us through the options and...
Charcoal drawing
Different types of charcoal Jane tells us of the different types of charcoal that are available. This image shows the most readily available. Left;...
After Lockdown at Gadsby’s
Gadsby's re-opening changes We do not expect many customers for the first two or three weeks following re-opening but we have put the following...
Calligraphy and illuminated calligraphy
What is Calligraphy?
Calligraphy is a visual art related to writing. It is a way of designing lettering with a selection of broad to fine tipped nibs and a min holder or brush and a bottle of ink.
VE Day Bunting
Making your own bunting adds to the fun of any celebration.
Jane shows how she made her bunting for the upcoming VE Day celebrations.
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Using Gouache
Jane recommends trying Gouache – saying “Gouache is a great medium not to be overlooked or passed by. Have a go and see what it’s like for yourself.“
…Gouache is an opaque version of watercolour and can be used like watercolour by diluting with water to use as washes to give a softer more translucent colour.
Painting with Acrylics
…sometimes when I want to loosen up I turn to acrylic paint.
Acrylic paint is water soluble and once it has dried it is then permanent. Remember to clean your brushes in warm soapy water after use.
I also like acrylics because if I make a mistake I can just paint over it and start again.
Using Caran D’ache pencils – permanent and water soluble
Jane explores the differences between some of the superb Caran D'ache ranges of pencils. Here she provides a short guide for someone who hasn't used...
Posca Pens on Ceramic Mug
I loved it, the kids would love it too! Keeping the kids occupied can be tough. Arts and crafts offer not only short term activities for them to...
Pebeo painting on glass
Traditional stained glass pieces Jane, a member of the Gadsby's team, has been making traditional stained glass pieces for a few years. The finished...
Refurbished / Up-Cycled Stool
The team at Gadsbys are multi-talented. Jackie has recently completed the refurbishment / up-cycle of an old, worn-out rattan stool. Using 100%...
Gadsbys is closed!
Gadsby's Covid-19 Closure 17/04/2020 Following the official notification this week that the UK will remain in lockdown for another 3 weeks, at...
Gadsby’s January Sale
Sale is now over! Gadsbys will be starting their sale on the 2nd of January 2020. Items reduced by 25% or more will include all of the pictures in...
Piero Vertefeuille’s Artwork Exhibition
Dedicated to Vivienne. Piero Vertefeuille was born in Naples, Italy where he lived and worked until March this year, when he moved to the Leicester...
New Jack Vettriano prints in stock
New Jack Vettriano prints With the continuing popularity of prints from Jack Vettriano we have added some new pictures to our gallery. Come in and...
Car parking @ Gadsby’s
Customer parking @ Gadsby’s Leicester After many years of the Gadsby car park being too small we have finally increased its size. Many customers...
Popular Jack Vettriano prints in stock
Popular Jack Vettriano prints The current range of prints we stock from Jack Vettriano are proving to be a great success. They include those shown...
Michael Clarke’s Christmas 2017 Art Exhibition
Art Exhibition at Gadsby’s Leicester Nov - Dec 2017 Artist Michael Clarke's long established links with W. F. Gadsby's continue. With his Christmas...
Jack Vettriano Prints
Our gallery usually has a variety of framed images by the very popular artist... Copyright in all images by Jack Vettriano is held solely by the...
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