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ARTdiscount Blog

All the latest goings-on in the world of art as well as 'how to' articles written by our in-house artists, artist and customer interviews and much more.

Choosing the correct watercolour paper for your style of painting

by Ben Platt

Perhaps the most important factor when it comes to picking a watercolour paper is deciding on which surface you want or need to use, as each will give your work a different look and finish.

CREATE YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS CARDS

by catherine peters

Using watercolour glazing techniques from episode 5 of Watercolour Wednesday, Ellie guides you through some festive creating to make your own Christmas cards using techniques shown in our previous episode.

ART HELPING SAVE LIVES AT SEA

by Catherine Peters

EVENTS & FEATURES

We take a look at two very different projects that show how art is used to shine a spotlight and gain valuable support for charities within our own communities.

Art and craft supplies for schools

by Ben Platt

As a teacher it is vitally important to always have the right equipment to hand to assist with the ever evolving process of teaching the next generation.

What is Gesso, Size and Ground?

by Ben Platt

Traditionally Gesso was a mixture of gypsum plaster and chalk mixed with water and other binders to make a white slurry that creates an absorbent surface for painting on.

EPISODE 8 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creating a landscape in Watercolour'

by catherine peters

Our final episode of 2020 brings together all the techniques showcased over the last 7 episodes along with new techniques, to conclude with a final piece.

EPISODE 7 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creating Watercolour Textures'

by Ellie Jakeman

Our episode shows you how to create texture using non-specialist supplies such as sponges, rock salt and clingfilm.

EPISODE 6 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Masking and Resist Techniques'

by Ellie Jakeman

Our In-House artist Ellie Jakeman takes you through resist techniques using both tea-light and taper candles plus masking techniques with our own ARTdiscount masking fluid and masking tape.

EPISODE 5 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Glazing techniques'

by Ellie Jakeman

We explore Glazing, an important technique for all watercolour artists, especially when using a limited colour palette.

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