ARTdiscount Blog

This last instalment for 2023 brings us an exciting and varied programme of exhibitions and events; theatre, photography, Fashion, an Open exhibition that is 170 years old and a Renaissance Master, Francesco Pesellino!

It can be a little tricky finding the perfect gift for art lovers but we hope with this article we can give you some great ideas. 

Encourage a child who has the gift of creativity by giving the perfect present this Christmas. 

Let's look at a few of our most popular brands and what they can offer you this Xmas. We have curated three or four luxury items from our best selling brands; Caran d’Ache, Sennelier, Winsor & Newton and Derwent. We hope you can find that perfect gift. Happy shopping!  

Below is a curated list of gifts for that special person in your life or even for yourself! We have a great selection of ‘luxury quality gifts’ for all your creative needs or for the painter in your life.

As Christmas is nearly upon us we have curated a list of fantastic products, expertly developed by Pebeo, these new products are not only of the highest quality, but encourage creativity on all levels, for all artists of all ages!

It's the perfect moment to dive into the world of holiday crafting with Artdiscount supplies and round canvases! 

November is here, which basically means it’s Christmas right?! It’s November what’s on where time. This month you can explore David Hockney’s work of Harry Styles or even take a trip to Watts Gallery print making exhibition!

In this article we would like to showcase some of Frisk’s new products. They are all exciting products which will certainly brighten up your tool box and your creative activities.

We have put this article together to celebrate the ‘Big Draw’ and to help our customers find what they need for this big event.

Johanna Springer is a freelance Illustrator located in Germany who specialises in ink based illustration with using traditional and digital methods. Her biggest inspiration is nature and Japanese traditional clothing, with translating her ideas primarily for books, comics and magazines within her portfolio!

October brings the old and the new together in an exciting and creative month. From Tim Spooner's collage, sculpture, painting at The Bluecoat Liverpool to the enigmatic photographic wonders of Hiroshi Sugimoto in his 'Time Machine' exhibition at the Hayward!

Iz Durose is a local creative of whom owns and runs 'Pot Bound', a retail space that features houseplants, bespoke painted pots and local artist's work. Iz also delves into teaching, holding classes for children and the recent 'Sip and paint' workshops that are held in Abingdon Street Market.

Following on from our ‘ThINK INK’ article, which introduced October Ink and our huge collection of black inks, dip pens and ink fine liners for all your creative monotone needs, we didn’t want to stop there!

Within this article we will look at Derwent NEW XL Blocks and break down their individual characteristics and functionality so you can choose exactly the right product to match your project and style.

September brings the best of contemporary painting from across the UK. From Liverpool's longest running competition at the Walker Art Gallery to 'Colour Revolution' at Oxford Ashmolean Museum. Click to read more about exciting exhibitions taking place this month.

 

As we approach the beginning of the new academic year and your first term with lots of expectations, we would like to help you choose those essential tools necessary for a successful year ahead!

Protecting your graphite and charcoal drawings is essential to ensure their longevity and preserve their quality. Here are some tips on how to protect your drawings.

In this article we look at Derwent fantastic range of graphite pencils, charcoal, and sketching pencils.

In August, the UK comes alive with art celebrations. Liverpool's 12th Biennial - 'uMoya: the Sacred Return of Lost Things' offers a stunning display of contemporary creativity. The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford showcases Flora Yukhnovich and Daniel Crew-Chubb's captivating large-scale paintings. Don't miss this artistic wonder in August!

In this beginner's guide, we will walk you through the basics of Gelli printing and provide you with tips and techniques to help you embark on your creative journey.

Clémence Guillemaud is a French freelance illustrator of whom primarily works with watercolour, as well as gouache and digital illustration, transcribing softness and comfort. Based in Marseille, Clémence works for children’s publishers as well as a range of global brands such as; Uniball, Manor and Adobe.

July is a great month for visiting Fine Art, Sculpture, Performance and Photography exhibitions. From Rego's monumental mural to Yevonde Middleton's iconic and colourful photography, this month is filled with exciting exhibitions from pioneering artists past and present.

In this article we would like to introduce you to more amazing coloured Derwent pencils . Each pencil collection has its own unique characteristics and performs slightly differently from each other.

In this article we will highlight the Finetec watercolour collection and what the collections can be used for in your work.

Jim Vision is a street, grafitti and mural artist, based in the UK. With his partner, he established EndOfTheLine. EndOfTheLine is an ongoing mural programme that curates artwork and events that inspire, help combat anti-social behaviour with occupation by artists and connect communities with their environment.

Exciting exhibitions to visit during June 2023, with Manchester international Festival kick starting the festival season to Yayoi Kusama's largest ever immersive environment!

 

In our blog we delve into Derwent's Inktense range, sharing our knowledge and tips on how to use their pencils and the rest of the range! 

In this blog, we delve into the world of fine art papers and shine a spotlight on one of the most respected names in the industry: Hahnemühle. 

In this blog we look at the colour gold from an artist's perspective and discuss what gold is available to us as a fine art medium.