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15th April, 2025

2025-2026 Catalogue Cover Competition

Calling all Artists! National Art Materials are giving all artists the chance to design our 25/26 Catalogue cover.

Artists are invited to submit their original artwork for the chance to have it published on the front of our soon to be released 2025-2026 Wholesale Catalogue. Entry is free and open to artists of all age groups.

The winner will receive $500! Entries are open from 1st April - 31st May 2025. Theme is the colour GREEN. Use any medium as long as its a NAM product and the original artwork has to be available for NAM to keep.

Submission requirements: Must be the original work of the entrant and must not infringe upon the copyrights, trademarks, rights of privacy, publicity or other intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity. To enter simply create any artwork using any medium such as pencils, paints, pens, pastels. - etc. sold by NAM and send your high resolution digital image (along with details of the NAM products you used) to be in the running! Approximate size is 225mm wide x 307mm high.

Our team of expert judges will decide the winning entrant early June 2025. Email sales@nationalart.com.au or send via your rep! Good Luck and Happy Creating!

4th April, 2025

HOLBEIN GRANULATING - WITH MARIA!

Meet Maria – a professional watercolor artist and teacher with a heart full of passion and purpose.

Maria began her watercolor journey as a way to heal after the loss of her twin brother. A self-taught artist and devoted mom, she’s transformed her love for painting into a mission to inspire and teach students all over the world. She loves using the Holbein watercolour paints and below is an example of her work!

Whether you're picking up a brush for the first time or looking to refine your skills, Maria is here to guide you with kindness, expertise, and encouragement. Her story is living proof that anyone can learn and grow through art.