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Round canvas with a painted Christmas wreath, heavy body acrylic paints and detail brushes.

Christmas crafting! Create a Christmas Wreath w...

Ellie Jakeman

It's the perfect moment to dive into the world of holiday crafting with ARTdiscount Studio Heavy Body Acrylic paint and round canvases! 

Christmas crafting! Create a Christmas Wreath with us.

Ellie Jakeman

It's the perfect moment to dive into the world of holiday crafting with ARTdiscount Studio Heavy Body Acrylic paint and round canvases! 

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upcycled glass jars made into Christmas lanterns with fairy lights

Christmas Crafting upcycling project 2025

Ellie Jakeman

As the nights draw in and festive lights begin to twinkle, it’s time once again to gather around the table for some creative Christmas crafting! 

Christmas Crafting upcycling project 2025

Ellie Jakeman

As the nights draw in and festive lights begin to twinkle, it’s time once again to gather around the table for some creative Christmas crafting! 

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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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Jane Rafter on Creating Atmospheric Scenes with Oil Paints

Artist Interview: Jane Rafter on Creating Atmos...

Joseph Short

With over 20 years of painting experience, Jane Rafter has mastered the art of atmosphere. Following a successful career in graphic design, Jane pursued her passions and became a full-time...

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Artist Interview: Jane Rafter on Creating Atmospheric Scenes with Oil Paints

Joseph Short

With over 20 years of painting experience, Jane Rafter has mastered the art of atmosphere. Following a successful career in graphic design, Jane pursued her passions and became a full-time...

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Illustrator Dave Bain on Staying Inspired and Creating Memorable Murals

Artist Interview: Illustrator Dave Bain on Crea...

Joseph Short

Dave Bain is an illustrator and muralist who specialises in creating colourful artwork across a variety of industries, alongside a range of wonderfully distinct and vibrant murals. We recently had...

Artist Interview: Illustrator Dave Bain on Creating Memorable Murals

Joseph Short

Dave Bain is an illustrator and muralist who specialises in creating colourful artwork across a variety of industries, alongside a range of wonderfully distinct and vibrant murals. We recently had...

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Halloween Art and Design Supplies including paints, pumpkins, and spooky crafts for Halloween celebrations.

Halloween Art and Design Supplies

Ellie Jakeman

Let's get this party started with some great colour palettes ready for Halloween. We have some amazingly priced acrylic paints for our little creatives to go wild with, bringing out...

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Halloween Art and Design Supplies

Ellie Jakeman

Let's get this party started with some great colour palettes ready for Halloween. We have some amazingly priced acrylic paints for our little creatives to go wild with, bringing out...

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Artist Katie Moody painting in her sketchbook

Artist Interview: Katie Moody

Izzy Latimer

Katie Moody is a mixed media artist based in the south of England who's main aim is to encourage more people to pick up their sketchbooks and discover their creative...

Artist Interview: Katie Moody

Izzy Latimer

Katie Moody is a mixed media artist based in the south of England who's main aim is to encourage more people to pick up their sketchbooks and discover their creative...

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