The Smudge Blog
A colourful space for us to share our ideas and all things Process Art with you!
24 February 2026
The Cost of Refusing Templates
One of the things people often say when they walk into Smudge for the first time is that it feels calm. Open and light and uncomplicated.
13 October 2025
Installation Art Matters
Why installation art? Because children deserve more than paper and tidy tables. They need walls and corners and floor space.
18 September 2025
A Creative Life, Not Just a Creative Moment
What if the best part of art isn't the thing you hang on the fridge, but the bit before it?
6 September 2025
DIY Coloured Rice for Sensory Play
Coloured rice is just the best sensory base — it's bright, satisfying to scoop and pour, and holds up beautifully across weeks of play.
9 June 2025
What to Say Instead of "What Is It?"
When kids share their artwork, it's so tempting to ask "What is it?" But even with the best intentions, that question can feel like a test.
1 June 2025
The Smudge Guide to Process Art
Hello! I'm Emma, founder of Smudge Artspace, artist, teacher, and mum to two wonderfully imaginative kids.
30 May 2025
Dreaming up our Smudge Themes
One question I'm asked all the time is how I come up with our Smudge themes. And honestly, it's my absolute favourite part of the job!
23 May 2025
Why I Love Liquid Watercolours
Liquid watercolours are hands-down my favourite art material in the whole world.