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Let's thINK INK!

Let's thINK INK!

Ellie Jakeman

INK is a solution that contains at least one colourant (dye or pigment) and a Solvent, (plus a few other ingredients for quick drying)  it is used for writing, drawing,...

Let's thINK INK!

Ellie Jakeman

INK is a solution that contains at least one colourant (dye or pigment) and a Solvent, (plus a few other ingredients for quick drying)  it is used for writing, drawing,...

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How to Stretch Watercolour Paper : A Beginner's Guide:

How to Stretch Watercolour Paper : A Beginner's...

Ellie Jakeman

Stretching watercolour paper is a technique used to prevent your paper warping or cockling. Unstretched paper that is less than 200lb or 425gsm may move and create hills and valleys...

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How to Stretch Watercolour Paper : A Beginner's Guide:

Ellie Jakeman

Stretching watercolour paper is a technique used to prevent your paper warping or cockling. Unstretched paper that is less than 200lb or 425gsm may move and create hills and valleys...

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What are Brusho Crystal Colours?

What are Brusho Crystal Colours?

Ellie Jakeman

 Brusho watercolour powders are very easy to use and are very popular with crafters for scrapbooking, journaling, watercolour painters, illustrators, card makers, designers, and any creative extrovert who loves rich...

What are Brusho Crystal Colours?

Ellie Jakeman

 Brusho watercolour powders are very easy to use and are very popular with crafters for scrapbooking, journaling, watercolour painters, illustrators, card makers, designers, and any creative extrovert who loves rich...

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Image of 5 bottles of Acrylic Liquitex inks, in Blue, Black, Green, Yellow and Red.

Liquid Brilliance: Unleashing Creativity with L...

Ellie Jakeman

At ARTdiscount, we know that artists thrive when their tools unlock fresh creative possibilities — and Liquitex Inks do exactly that. These professional, water-based acrylic inks are packed with artist-quality...

Liquid Brilliance: Unleashing Creativity with Liquitex Acrylic Inks

Ellie Jakeman

At ARTdiscount, we know that artists thrive when their tools unlock fresh creative possibilities — and Liquitex Inks do exactly that. These professional, water-based acrylic inks are packed with artist-quality...

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image of an underwater scene with coral and a seahorse created with inks

Celebrating World Ocean Day

Ellie Jakeman

If you’ve ever wanted to dip your toes into vibrant ink illustration, now’s the perfect time to take the plunge! Inks are a joy to work with—fluid, bold, and beautifully...

Celebrating World Ocean Day

Ellie Jakeman

If you’ve ever wanted to dip your toes into vibrant ink illustration, now’s the perfect time to take the plunge! Inks are a joy to work with—fluid, bold, and beautifully...

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Sustainability and ARTdiscount Bamboo Products! 

Sustainability and ARTdiscount Bamboo Products! 

Ellie Jakeman

The use of Bamboo as a more sustainable option than wood  or plastic is becoming increasingly popular. Bamboo as a material is incredibly versatile and we are seeing it’s uses...

Sustainability and ARTdiscount Bamboo Products! 

Ellie Jakeman

The use of Bamboo as a more sustainable option than wood  or plastic is becoming increasingly popular. Bamboo as a material is incredibly versatile and we are seeing it’s uses...

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Vegan Art Supplies

Vegan-Friendly Art Supplies

Ellie Jakeman

Not that long ago companies didn't have traceability in their own supply chains, and they were not proactive about sustainability, thankfully that is changing!  Many companies are now contributing to a...

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Vegan-Friendly Art Supplies

Ellie Jakeman

Not that long ago companies didn't have traceability in their own supply chains, and they were not proactive about sustainability, thankfully that is changing!  Many companies are now contributing to a...

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Multiple Daler Rowney products such as system3 acrylics, Graduate oil paint, acrylic inks and watercolour sets laid out.

Daler-Rowney Products for All Ages, Abilities, ...

Ellie Jakeman

Exploring the World of Daler-Rowney: A Journey Through Art and Design Products What makes their products so special, and who are they truly aimed at?

Daler-Rowney Products for All Ages, Abilities, and Projects!

Ellie Jakeman

Exploring the World of Daler-Rowney: A Journey Through Art and Design Products What makes their products so special, and who are they truly aimed at?

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