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.
Yin Wang is a figurative and portrait artist born in Nanjing China and currently based in London. Within her practice she primarily works with Watercolour, oil and Gouache and explores her identity and connection to her homeland. She has recently taken part in Sky Arts Portrait Artist Of The Year S10 Ep 6, where her artwork was taken home by Mishal Hussein herself!
Have you ever wondered how to use Pastels? Or what kind of Pastel would suit your creative style? We have put this article together to help explain the differences between the various forms of Pastels available!
Mark Burrell is an English artist whose work is focused around the found object. He earned a BA in Fine Art from Leeds Polytechnic and a Masters Degree in Fine Art from UEA at NIAD. Within his practice he combines collage, print and found objects, truly understanding the relationship with objects and each other.
It can be a little tricky finding the perfect gift for art lovers but we hope with this article we can give you some great ideas.
Encourage a child who has the gift of creativity by giving the perfect present this Christmas.
As Christmas is nearly upon us we have curated a list of fantastic products, expertly developed by Pebeo, these new products are not only of the highest quality, but encourage creativity on all levels, for all artists of all ages!
It's the perfect moment to dive into the world of holiday crafting with Artdiscount supplies and round canvases!
In this article we would like to showcase some of Frisk’s new products. They are all exciting products which will certainly brighten up your tool box and your creative activities.
We have put this article together to celebrate the ‘Big Draw’ and to help our customers find what they need for this big event.
Johanna Springer is a freelance Illustrator located in Germany who specialises in ink based illustration with using traditional and digital methods. Her biggest inspiration is nature and Japanese traditional clothing, with translating her ideas primarily for books, comics and magazines within her portfolio!
Iz Durose is a local creative of whom owns and runs 'Pot Bound', a retail space that features houseplants, bespoke painted pots and local artist's work. Iz also delves into teaching, holding classes for children and the recent 'Sip and paint' workshops that are held in Abingdon Street Market.
Within this article we will look at Derwent NEW XL Blocks and break down their individual characteristics and functionality so you can choose exactly the right product to match your project and style.
Protecting your graphite and charcoal drawings is essential to ensure their longevity and preserve their quality. Here are some tips on how to protect your drawings.
In this beginner's guide, we will walk you through the basics of Gelli printing and provide you with tips and techniques to help you embark on your creative journey.
Clémence Guillemaud is a French freelance illustrator of whom primarily works with watercolour, as well as gouache and digital illustration, transcribing softness and comfort. Based in Marseille, Clémence works for children’s publishers as well as a range of global brands such as; Uniball, Manor and Adobe.
In this article we would like to introduce you to more amazing coloured Derwent pencils . Each pencil collection has its own unique characteristics and performs slightly differently from each other.