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Recent ARTdiscount Blog Articles

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.

Luxury gifts for Illustrators, Pencil and Pastel Artists

Luxury gifts for Illustrators, Pencil and Pastel Artists

Nov 20, 2024 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 brands; Caran d’Ache, Sennelier, Winsor & Newton and Derwent. We hope you can find that perfect gift. Happy shopping!  

Artist Interview: Adolf Rodriguez

Artist Interview: Adolf Rodriguez

Nov 13, 2024 Izzy Latimer

Adolf Rodriguez, AKA Famous Adolf, is an Illustrator, Animator, Graphic Designer and Print Maker based in Barcelona! His main practice is Lino Printing, after finding himself drawn to the method over his Advertising and Public Relations background. He takes inspiration from American superhero comics from the 60's and 70's, Science Fiction, Graphic Design, vintage toys etc!

Get Ready for Christmas with our exciting Range of RHS Products

Get Ready for Christmas with our exciting Range of RHS Products

Nov 05, 2024 Ellie Jakeman

The holiday season is just around the corner, and ARTdiscount is thrilled to introduce a brand-new collection of RHS products, perfect for gifting or for adding some seasonal charm to your home. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is renowned as the UK's leading gardening charity, known for its passion for all things green and beautiful. By bringing their products to our store, we’re offering a slice of this horticultural heritage just in time for Christmas. 

A brief introduction to Yupo paper and alcohol inks

A brief introduction to Yupo paper and alcohol inks

Nov 01, 2024 Ben Platt

Yupo is a synthetic paper made from polypropylene used in art predominantly, alongside alcohol inks but is sometimes touted as a “non-absorbent” watercolour paper, which in and of itself is a strange concept to wrap your head around.

Exploring Liquitex Bio-Based Acrylic Paint: A Sustainable Art Revolution

Exploring Liquitex Bio-Based Acrylic Paint: A Sustainable Art Revolution

Oct 29, 2024 Ellie Jakeman

In this article, we'll explore what makes Liquitex Bio-Based acrylic paint unique, the significance of the term "bio-based," and tips on how to incorporate these environmentally conscious paints into your artwork.

Which is the Best Liquitex Acrylic Paint For You?

Which is the Best Liquitex Acrylic Paint For You?

Oct 23, 2024 Ellie Jakeman

Liquitex has long been a byword for quality when it comes to acrylic paints. Artists the world over appreciate the variety of high quality acrylic paints and mediums they produce, however it can be tricky to decide on what exactly you are looking for. 

Halloween Art and Design Supplies

Halloween Art and Design Supplies

Oct 18, 2024 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 their inner artist or inner beast! 

Block printing with Linoleum

Block printing with Linoleum

Oct 15, 2024 Ellie Jakeman

The visually rich language of printmaking takes many forms, from bold and expressive semi-abstract pieces, mixed media and collagraphic, silkscreen, to fine line etching and illustrative narratives. 

Artist Interview: Nathalie Pymm

Artist Interview: Nathalie Pymm

Oct 10, 2024 Izzy Latimer

Nathalie Pymm is a mixed media artist and printmaker of whom is based in Buckinghamshire, in her outside garden studio! Nathalie is heavily inspired by her travels, architecture, her pets or anything with bright colours. Nathalie has gone from working in nursing, to now teaching lino print workshops and exhibiting in the likes of Ironbridge Fine Arts Gallery and Bath as part of the Arts festival. 

What are POSCA pens?

What are POSCA pens?

Oct 09, 2024 Ellie Jakeman

A Uni Posca Pen is basically an odourless, water-based pigment paint marker for most surfaces. It is very popular amongst artists, designers, calligraphers, illustrators and creative hobbyists. It is used by amateurs and professionals on all types of materials, hence its versatility and compatibility to use with other mediums.

Daler-Rowney products for all ages, for all abilities, and for all projects!

Daler-Rowney products for all ages, for all abilities, and for all projects!

Oct 03, 2024 Ellie Jakeman

Exploring the World of Daler-Rowney: A Journey Through Art and Design Products What makes their products so special, and who are they truly aimed at?

Colouring the Nation with Coloured INKS!

Colouring the Nation with Coloured INKS!

Sep 25, 2024 Ellie Jakeman

Following on from our ‘ThINK INK’ article, which introduced October Ink and our huge collection of black inks, dip pens and ink fine liners for all your creative monotone needs, we didn’t want to stop there!

Let's thINK INK!

Let's thINK INK!

Sep 24, 2024 Ellie Jakeman

INK is a solution that contains at least one colourant (dye or pigment) and a Solvent, (plus a few other ingredients for quick drying)  it is used for writing, drawing, painting or printing. 

Autumn Painting Ideas: Fun Crafts and Art Projects for Half-Term Break

Autumn Painting Ideas: Fun Crafts and Art Projects for Half-Term Break

Sep 18, 2024 Ellie Jakeman

For this article you need to get your wellies and warm coats on before the paint brushes come out! 

Fabulous Fabriano!

Fabulous Fabriano!

Sep 12, 2024 Ellie Jakeman

Unleash your creativity with Fabriano Cromia papers—where vibrant colours meet unparalleled quality for your next masterpiece!

Celebrating Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers; Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers

Celebrating Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers; Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers

Sep 04, 2024 Ellie Jakeman

Explore creative painting ideas and bring your own sunflower masterpiece to life with high-quality materials designed for vibrant, expressive art.