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In this article we discuss heavy body acrylic paint, its what it is exactly and ways you can utilise this exciting medium in your own painting.

As we approach the time of year to begin preparing for a new school term, many of our teenagers will be embarking on their new G.C.S.E subjects in September, whether that be physically in their schools or virtually from home, they will still need certain equipment.

If you are feeling the urge to play with paint and colour then using an acrylic paint pouring medium, also known as fluid art and liquid art, is the perfect way to start.

ARTdiscount are expanding our own branded brush range. Look below to see what we've added to our collection:

Get ready to discover works by household names and emerging artists at the Royal Academy of Arts annual celebration of art and creativity. Open for entires. 

Add more brilliant colours to your art or try something new, with Piñata alcohol inks. Now available at ARTdiscount.

Acrylic paint is still a comparatively young medium unlike watercolours and oil which have been used by artists as far back as the 1500’s and earlier still. In this article we discuss what we consider to be the best acrylic paints to get your hands on. 

As you may know, our essential collection has expanded once again. This time we have added two sizes of pastel sets, in this post you will find out all about them.

Wondering how to get started with painting on wooden art panels? Well we've got you covered with some advice on how to prep your panels for your next masterpiece.

Our own brand range is growing rapidly and we thought we ought to tell you more about particular items. We have a range of wooden panels now available, ideal for oil and acrylic painting. Find out all about them in this article.

Wildlife Artist of the Year returns with eight fantastic categories this year, now open for entries. Entries close at 5pm on Monday 10 February 2020.

It's that time of year where heading to a museum or gallery is the perfect way to get out of the weather, here are some fantastic exhibition suggestions for you to visit.

The Big Draw Festival is huge, four million people participate each year around the world. Draw more and be creative!

Every October, artists all over the world take on the Inktober drawing challenge, by doing one ink drawing a day the entire month. Why not join in!

Faber Castell celebrates their popular pencils, with a competition and insight in to their history.

The FAM Festival is hosting its first year at the famous Winter Gardens in Blackpool, we are excited to see the creativity of the event unfold.

Looking for vibrant, strong and smooth pencils? Discover why the Derwent Procolour pencils are just what you've been looking for!

Renowned pencil manufacturers Derwent are proud to announce their fifth Art Prize. Aiming to reward excellence by showcasing the very best artworks created in pencil.

The biggest William Blake exhibition in 20 years is coming to Tate Britain this September, you won't want to miss it.

Do you have a passion for the art of coloured pencil?
Talented artists in the 18th International Open Exhibition capture a wide variety of subject matter.

This event aims to support arts education, take part in the 31 watercolours in 31 days challenge this July.

Art Night is London's largest free contemporary art festival, we are proud sponsors this year and would like to tell you all about the fantastic creative event.

On Tuesday we headed to the Football Is Art exhibition at the National Football Museum in Manchester, we thoroughly enjoyed it so thought we'd talk about it...

Introducing a broad range of clean, bright metallic shades, with new colour concepts that extend the metallic palette.