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Explore a range of interesting art-related features written by our in-house artists, including inspiration how-to guides, fascinating interviews, exciting introductions to new product ranges, and much more.
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 the world.
As we approach International Picnic Day on June 18th, it’s the perfect moment to explore how artists of the 20th and 21st centuries have depicted picnics—and how we can use their inspiration to foster creativity and community through art today.
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 blendable. Whether you’re a seasoned illustrator or a beginner looking to explore colour in a new way, inks are perfect for adding that extra splash of life to your work.
In this blog we will guide you through some of the materials and equipment you may need such as storage for your painting tools, water containers, watercolour paints, brushes, sketchbooks, graphite pencils, watercolour pencils and palettes.
As the promise of warmer weather approaches we need to dust off our brushes and watercolour paints and prepare to embrace the outdoors again! If you always wanted to paint outdoors, but didn't know where to start, read this two part blog for guidance and this could be the year for new beginnings!
Norma Chung is a mixed media artist of whom specialises in creating colourful art journals through mediums such as acrylic paint and acrylic markers. Norma found painting as a way to heal and get motivated, using her love of colour and nature to spread joy!
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.
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 in everyday items such as furniture, flooring, clothing, textiles, toothbrushes, soap dishes, cutlery, and even toilet paper! We are always looking at ways to expand our product range and are proud to supply these bamboo products here at ARTdiscount.
In this blog, we delve into the world of fine art papers and shine a spotlight on one of the most respected names in the industry: Hahnemühle.
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 healthier planet and developing eco friendly and animal cruelty free strategies to develop their products.
Wood Panels have been used as a support for paintings by artists for centuries, however the advantage of having an additional deep cradle attached at the back of the board will provide a more rigid and stable support for your medium.
'Glue Gesso' or "Italian Gesso" commonly known as Traditional gesso contains rabbit skin glue, chalk and white pigment. Some artists still use this gesso ground, mainly professional artists. Thankfully we have many synthetic equivalents at our disposal.
If you love the richness of oil paints but dislike the mess and fumes of traditional oils, water-mixable oil paints might be your perfect solution! This guide will help you get started with water-mixable oils.
Looking for a fun, creative way to celebrate Easter with the whole family? Create charming bunnies, chicks, carrots, and colourful Easter eggs to hang from an Easter tree, decorate your home, or gift to loved ones!
Lucia Leyfield 'Wild In Ink', is an artist, letterer and teacher who loves creating illustrated journals and artist books. Through mediums such as watercolour, collage and mixed media sketches, Lucia records life as it happens, conversations and experiments in her journals. Her drawings have been described as 'quietly joyful... a nostalgic treasure chest of creativity and inspiration'
In this tutorial, we are bringing adorable bunnies to life on a unique round canvas—giving your Easter décor a fresh, artistic twist!
