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All the latest goings-on in the world of art

'72 Coast to Coast (part 1)

by Mark Hudders August 16, 2018 9 Comments

The year was 1972, a young Mark Hudders (our Managing Director) clad in denim with shoulder length hair, was about to embark on a journey that many said was "NUTS".

Seascapes & Watercolours - Inspiration for Your Summer Project

by Jean Bell August 14, 2018

Inspiration Seascapes Summer Project Watercolours

In this guide, we’ll show you some basic watercolour techniques, how to paint sea in watercolour and which art supplies to use.

A-Z Student Art Supplies

by Larissa Gill August 13, 2018

Artist Information Learn

Get ready for a new term with the help of ARTdiscount, we've compiled an alphabetical list of supplies to point you in the right direction.

Etsy Made Local - Preston 2018

by Jessie Crook August 03, 2018

Christmas Etsy Preston Stall

Etsy is a popular website for turning your hobby into a business, selling handmade products globally. This December Etsy will be coming to you, in Preston's Harris Museum.

Faber-Castell Gelatos - Product of the Month

by Jessie Crook August 01, 2018

Colour Faber-Castell Gelatos Product of the Month

These pigment sticks glide on surfaces, giving a creamy smooth texture. The colours are vibrant and the coverage is impeccable. Find out more by reading this blog.

Everything You Need to Know About Easels

by Jean Bell July 23, 2018

Advice Easels Tips

One of the most important investments you’ll make as an artist is your easel. Here's some advice before you take the plunge!

ING Discerning Eye Exhibition: Call for entries 2018

by Jessie Crook July 16, 2018

Competition Exhibition ING Discerning Eye

"The Discerning Eye annual exhibition is a show of small works independently selected by six prominent figures from different areas of the art world" find out more by reading on...