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Art and Design Tools for aspiring young creatives.

Art and Design Tools for aspiring young creatives.

Ellie Jakeman

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

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Art and Design Tools for aspiring young creatives.

Ellie Jakeman

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

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Open sketchbooks with drawings studies and drawings of bottles by Ellie Jakeman. Derwent Graphic pencils scattered over the pages.

Derwent Drawing Tools Explained: A Beginner’s G...

Ellie Jakeman

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

Derwent Drawing Tools Explained: A Beginner’s Guide to Graphite, Charcoal & S...

Ellie Jakeman

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

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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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Beautiful crafted wooden box open, revealing 3 draws of coloured Caran d'Ache Pablo pencils.

Luxury Gifts for Illustrators, Pencil and Paste...

Ellie Jakeman

Let's look at a few of our most popular brands and what they can offer you this Christmas. We have curated three or four luxury items from our best selling...

Luxury Gifts for Illustrators, Pencil and Pastel Artists

Ellie Jakeman

Let's look at a few of our most popular brands and what they can offer you this Christmas. We have curated three or four luxury items from our best selling...

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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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Colourful close up image of flowers and flower pods, using Caran D'ache Neocolor 11 Aquarelle Wax Pastels

50 Years of Colourful Creativity: Celebrating C...

Ellie Jakeman

This year, we celebrate 50 vibrant years of the Caran d’Ache Neocolor II Aquarelle Wax Pastel—a ground breaking tool that has inspired generations of artists, designers, students, and creatives across...

50 Years of Colourful Creativity: Celebrating Caran d’Ache Neocolor II Aquare...

Ellie Jakeman

This year, we celebrate 50 vibrant years of the Caran d’Ache Neocolor II Aquarelle Wax Pastel—a ground breaking tool that has inspired generations of artists, designers, students, and creatives across...

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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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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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