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The ARTdiscount Guide to Pencil Lead

The ARTdiscount Guide to Pencil Lead

Ellie Jakeman

These are crucial first questions to ask when looking for the right pencils. There are so many different types of pencils to use and understanding which ones will work for your projects will save...

The ARTdiscount Guide to Pencil Lead

Ellie Jakeman

These are crucial first questions to ask when looking for the right pencils. There are so many different types of pencils to use and understanding which ones will work for your projects will save...

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EPISODE 2 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creating a Colour Chart'

EPISODE 2 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creati...

Ellie Jakeman

  Craft a colour chart for your watercolour sets; it's an invaluable painting tool. This chart acts as a ready reference, a catalogue of colours at your fingertips, especially since...

EPISODE 2 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creating a Colour Chart'

Ellie Jakeman

  Craft a colour chart for your watercolour sets; it's an invaluable painting tool. This chart acts as a ready reference, a catalogue of colours at your fingertips, especially since...

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A Beginner's Guide to Stretching Watercolour Paper

A Beginner's Guide to Stretching Watercolour Paper

Ellie Jakeman

In this How-To guide, we'll take a look at how to stretch your own watercolour paper to ensure it gives you the optimal performance while painting!

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A Beginner's Guide to Stretching Watercolour Paper

Ellie Jakeman

In this How-To guide, we'll take a look at how to stretch your own watercolour paper to ensure it gives you the optimal performance while painting!

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A Beginner’s Guide to Using Watercolour Pencils

A Beginner’s Guide to Using Watercolour Pencils

Ellie Jakeman

MATERIALS & TECHNIQUES Watercolour pencils differ greatly from non-watercolour pencils. The difference is in the binder that holds the pigment. Whereas normal coloured pencils have a waxy or oil based...

A Beginner’s Guide to Using Watercolour Pencils

Ellie Jakeman

MATERIALS & TECHNIQUES Watercolour pencils differ greatly from non-watercolour pencils. The difference is in the binder that holds the pigment. Whereas normal coloured pencils have a waxy or oil based...

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Painting of a colourful fish created by using ARTdiscount Acrylic paints

Let's Take a Look at ARTdiscount Acrylic Paint

Ellie Jakeman

Developed by Experts, Made for Artists At ARTdiscount, we believe that creating art should be an inspiring, accessible, and high-quality experience for every artist—whether you're just starting out or are...

Let's Take a Look at ARTdiscount Acrylic Paint

Ellie Jakeman

Developed by Experts, Made for Artists At ARTdiscount, we believe that creating art should be an inspiring, accessible, and high-quality experience for every artist—whether you're just starting out or are...

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Watercolour Painting en Plain Air

Watercolour Landscapes en Plein Air Part 2

Ellie Jakeman

In this blog we will guide you through some of the materials and equipment you may need such as storage for your painting tools, water containers, watercolour paints, brushes, sketchbooks, graphite...

Watercolour Landscapes en Plein Air Part 2

Ellie Jakeman

In this blog we will guide you through some of the materials and equipment you may need such as storage for your painting tools, water containers, watercolour paints, brushes, sketchbooks, graphite...

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A set of half pan watercolours but focusing on the colour green.

What Green is Green?

Ellie Jakeman

In this article we look at the colour Green! An amazingly versatile colour that has so many associations to our beautiful planet and the natural world.

What Green is Green?

Ellie Jakeman

In this article we look at the colour Green! An amazingly versatile colour that has so many associations to our beautiful planet and the natural world.

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Multiple Caran D'Ache Neocolor II Aquarelle Water-soluble wax pastels set on top of a blue paper

A Beginner’s Guide to Using Water-Soluble Pastels

Ellie Jakeman

Join us as we delve into the world of water-soluble pastels – a dynamic medium that effortlessly blends the vibrant hues of traditional pastels with the fluid versatility of watercolour....

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A Beginner’s Guide to Using Water-Soluble Pastels

Ellie Jakeman

Join us as we delve into the world of water-soluble pastels – a dynamic medium that effortlessly blends the vibrant hues of traditional pastels with the fluid versatility of watercolour....

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