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by Ellie Jakeman September 18, 2024
For this article you need to get your wellies and warm coats on before the paint brushes come out! Long walks in your nearest park, local wood or even on the beach, should bring you lots of great source material to observe then paint and lots of things to collect and use to paint with! If you have a garden bursting with autumnal colour then even better!
Scavenger hunts with children are a great way of introducing your local environment, connecting with and discussing nature and educating your little ones on many levels. Not only about different kinds of birds, animals, insects, trees and plants but how we can live in harmony with these beautiful creatures and cultivate our open spaces, gardens or window boxes.
As we lose the early morning sunshine and bright greens of summer, don’t despair, it is slowly being replaced by the ever changing kaleidoscope of hues mother nature provides through Autumn! And we can look forward to our annual spooky festivities at the end of October, Halloween!
Don't forget to wear gloves and wash your treasures when you get them home just to make sure they are safe to handle!
For those of you who can’t go out into the woods, or to the beach, the fun doesn’t stop at your front door! Have a good look around your house and you will find lots of things that can be recycled and used for all sorts of creative artwork!
Making paint with kids from spices and food!
Use a pestle and mortar to pound the berries and leaves and just add water in small amounts. Wrap the crushed berries or petals and leaves in an old t-towel, then squeeze out your inks into little jars. Experimenting with different flower petals, leaves and berries will provide hours of fun. Don’t forget coffee and tea are a great way to stain paper too.
Now you have a few ideas of what to look for and how you can use them, here are a few very helpful products for the little painters, sculptures and aspiring artists in your life.
For your home made brushes we have these little wraps that will keep them all neat and tidy. A brush Holder is also a great idea, keeps brushes in one place whilst working and ensures the brushes don’t end up on the floor!
To protect your clothes we have a great natural canvas washable apron or a full length black 100% cotton apron. We even have special wipes for sticky hands!
To keep your work from moving whilst you create! All types of Glue for sticking all types of things, we even have glitter glue!
Palettes
Old plates make great palettes, however if you don’t have any we have a great range of affordable palettes in all sizes!
We have a huge selection of paints for children to begin their artistic journey. We also have some starter travel cases and lunch boxes with brushes included so they can paint wherever they go.
There is nothing better than spreading out large pieces of paper and getting your sketchbooks out! We have a great range of paper and sketchbooks perfect for your young creatives!
ARTdiscount 100gsm All Media Cartridge Paper - Packs of 250 sheets
ARTdiscount 160gsm All-Media Cartridge Paper Packs - (25 Sheets Per Pack)
ARTdiscount 160gsm All-Media Cartridge Paper Packs - (25 Sheets Per Pack)
ARTdiscount Wire-o Bound Hardback Sketchbook - 50 Sheets
Classic A size Fat Pig
ARTdiscount Starter Sketchbooks
Foam brushes/rollers for rolling paint onto foliage and rubber rollers, for rolling on the back of leaves for that essential leaf print pattern!
I have had a strong interest in the visual and creative arts since a very early age. After completing an Art and Design Degree and Post graduate studies I have taught Art and Design, Fashion and Textiles, Textile design , Fine Art print and Illustration for over 20 years. Before teaching I was a freelance artist and illustrator and decided 4 years ago I would return to freelance and commissioned work. I have created many domestic and commercial murals for hospitals and hospices. I work part time for ARTdiscount as a content creator and product tester.
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PM Plaster Craft
November 28, 2024
Autumn is the perfect season for getting creative with vibrant painting ideas! This blog beautifully highlights fun crafts for the half-term break. From colorful leaves to cozy pumpkin themes, it’s packed with inspiration. It is a fantastic read for parents and kids looking to bond over artistic, seasonal projects.
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