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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.
Garth Gratrix, a Blackpool based Contemporary queer artist, curator & director who successfully established the only contemporary studio within Lancashire coastline and whose work represents how his choices are influenced by his own queer identity.
MATERIALS & TECHNIQUES All great art starts with a sketch Picasso owned an impressive 175 sketchbooks filled with ideas at the time of his death. Pencils are a great way to sketch ideas quickly or make beautiful, detailed drawings. Using a good range of graphite pencils allows you to explore a broad tonal value and achieve varying results.
Ellie Jakeman is an artist deeply connected to her home town of Blackpool. After studying at Blackpool School of Arts and Manchester Metropolitan University, Ellie became a teacher, developing curriculum across Textiles through to Fine Art.
An American painter, art tutor and television host, Bob Ross is now a household name. Ross created and hosted “The Joy of Painting’ an instructional television programme that aired from 1983 to 1994 in the United States.
In this article we discuss heavy body acrylic paint, its what it is exactly and ways you can utilise this exciting medium in your own painting.
MATERIALS & TECHNIQUES As we approach the time of year to begin preparing for a new school term, many of our teenagers will be embarking on their new G.C.S.E subjects in September, whether that be physically in their schools or virtually from home, they will still need certain equipment.
If you are feeling the urge to play with paint and colour then using an acrylic paint pouring medium, also known as fluid art and liquid art, is the perfect way to start.
We discuss creative processes and discover the diverse references that Azraa Motala uses to produce autobiographical pieces as an exploration of her own identity and place in the world, empowering and uplifting women of colour through her work.
Add more brilliant colours to your art or try something new, with Piñata alcohol inks. Now available at ARTdiscount.
Wondering how to get started with painting on wooden art panels? Well we've got you covered with some advice on how to prep your panels for your next masterpiece.
Looking for vibrant, strong and smooth pencils? Discover why the Derwent Procolour pencils are just what you've been looking for!
On Tuesday we headed to the Football Is Art exhibition at the National Football Museum in Manchester, we thoroughly enjoyed it so thought we'd talk about it...
Introducing a broad range of clean, bright metallic shades, with new colour concepts that extend the metallic palette.
Liquitex Acrylic Gouache is the newest addition to the Liquitex Professional Acrylic range, here I tell you all you need to know about it!
Art supplies don't always spring to mind when heading out to purchase that perfect Valentines gift, but we are going to inspire you!
It‘s always exciting when beginning a new artistic venture. Calligraphy is popular among artists who wish to create beautiful hand-written text for cards, letters, signs, or other decorative creations. Why not give it a go?
