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.
Discover ROSA: A Proud Heritage of Ukrainian Art Materials
Whether you're just beginning your artistic journey or are a seasoned professional, ROSA’s high-performing and beautifully made products are a joy to use. Explore the ROSA range today at ARTdiscount and bring a piece of Ukraine’s rich artistic heritage into your own studio.
A Beginner’s Guide to Using Watercolour Pencils
MATERIALS & TECHNIQUES Watercolour pencils differ greatly from non-watercolour pencils. The difference is in the binder that holds the pigment. Whereas normal coloured pencils have a waxy or oil based binder, watercolour pencils have a water-soluble binder offering a wide variety of application from dry to wet. Once the colour has been laid down and water added, the vivid and vibrant hues are released, dissolving into beautiful washes or deep areas of colour.
ARTdiscount Acrylic Paint
Developed by Experts, Made for Artists At ARTdiscount, we believe that creating art should be an inspiring, accessible, and high-quality experience for every artist—whether you're just starting out or are a seasoned professional. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce our ARTdiscount Acrylic Paint 500ml - Single Bottles, expertly manufactured exclusively for ARTdiscount by Daler-Rowney, a trusted name in fine art supplies.
50 Years of Colourful Creativity: Celebrating Caran d’Ache Neocolor II Aquarelle Wax Pastels
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.
Celebrating International Picnic Day Through Art
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.
Celebrating World Ocean Day
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.
Watercolour Landscapes en Plein Air Part 2
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.
Painting Watercolour Landscapes En Plein Air
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!
Artist Interview: Norma Chung
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!
What Green is Green?
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.
Sustainability and ARTdiscount Bamboo Products!
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.
Hahnemühle Vegan Artist Papers: The Perfect Choice for Eco-Conscious Artists
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.
Vegan-Friendly Art Supplies
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.
A Guide to Using Wooden Panels with Oils, Acrylics, Gouache, and Fine Liners
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.
How to Seal and Gesso a Wooden Panel
'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.
A Beginner’s Guide to Water-Mixable Oil Paints
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.
