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.
Easter Crafting Fun Continued
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!
Artist Interview: Lucia Leyfield
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'
Crafty Easter Fun: Rabbits, Tulips, and Easter Eggs
In this tutorial, we are bringing adorable bunnies to life on a unique round canvas—giving your Easter décor a fresh, artistic twist!
Discover the Unique Characteristics and Potential of Conté à Paris Carrés Crayons and Pastel Pencils
For artists who appreciate rich pigments, smooth application, and versatile techniques, Conté à Paris Carrés Crayons and Pastel Pencils offer an exceptional drawing experience.
Famous and Influential Women Artists Throughout History
As we celebrate International Women's day, Mothers Day, and Women's History month we wanted to acknowledge some exceptional and extraordinary women artists through their revolutionary work.
A Beginner’s Guide to Using Water-Soluble Pastels
Join us as we delve into the world of water-soluble pastels – a dynamic medium that effortlessly blends the vibrant hues of traditional pastels with the fluid versatility of watercolour. Get ready to unlock a whole new realm of creative possibilities!
Beginners guide to Pastels
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!
Mixed Media Journaling Part Two.
As the new year begins, it’s the perfect time to set fresh intentions, explore new creative outlets, and document the journey ahead.
What is Journaling?
In this article, we will explore the essence of journaling. Whether you are a seasoned journal keeper or a beginner, discover essential tools and inspiration to make journaling a rewarding habit.
Symbols of 'love' through art
Artists from different cultures have been united by themes of love, passion and devotion, openly or symbolically in their paintings, sculptures, sonnets and poems. Paintings that are familiar to us may use many symbols to create deeper meanings within the more obvious narratives.
Easels are not just for artists
There are many different types of easels on the market today, and we have one for every project and every kind of studio, even the kitchen-table kind of studio! We stock many easels for up and coming artists and the professionals alike, however, what other applications can an easel be used for beside painting?
What Is Screen Printing? Understanding Serigraphy and Silk Screen Techniques
Screen printing is a method of printing images or patterns onto fabric, paper or canvas using a wooden or metal screen with an ultra fine mesh fabric stretched over the top.
Artist Interview: Andrew Campe
Andrew Campe is a linocut printmaker based in Maidenhead, specialising in multi-block and reduction colour lino prints. From having a degree in Illustration and enjoying the lino cut module, to receiving a lino set for Christmas, he hasn't looked back since! His work is bold, graphical and colourful, with some pieces having 20 layers!
Let's get Christmas Crafting. The 12 Days of Christmas.
This year we created the 12 Days of Christmas on our mini canvas which would make an ideal gift or to keep for yourself on display.
Paint it Black
Black paint often takes a back seat to vibrant reds, blues, and yellows in discussions about colour theory. However, for many artists, black is an indispensable hue, rich with potential for creative expression. In this blog, we’ll dive into the world of artists’ black paint, explore its uses, discuss the unique properties of different types of black, and how mixing them can unlock new dimensions of colour.
Artist Interview: Adolf Rodriguez
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!
