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.
A Beginner’s Guide to Using Oil Pastels
Discover the vibrant world of oil pastels, prized for their creamy texture and intense pigments, offering endless possibilities for blending and layering on diverse surfaces. Whether you are a seasoned artist or just beginning your creative journey, delve into the versatility and expressive potential of oil pastels in your artwork.
A beginners guide to using Pastel Pencils
In previous articles we have discussed soft pastels as a versatile and vibrant medium. In this article we will focus on discussing pastel pencils, which are often used in conjunction with soft pastels and PanPastels to provide a more linear quality to your work.
A Beginner’s Guide to Using Soft Pastels
Soft pastels are a delightful medium cherished by beginner's and seasoned artists alike for their versatility and forgiving nature. In this post, we will delve into the basics of soft pastel artistry, from choosing the right materials to mastering essential techniques.
Artist Interview: Phoebe Dee
Phoebe Dee is an emerging Freelance Illustrator who is based in Brighton, England. Within her work she specialises in pastels, creating playful character designs! She graduated in 2023 with a BA in Illustration from Falmouth University and from then has took social media by storm with her colourful pastel artworks!
Artist Interview: Yin Wang
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!
Artist Interview: Mark Burrell
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.
Artist Interview: Johanna Springer
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!
Artist Interview: Pot Bound
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.
Think BIG, think XL! Introducing Derwent XL Blocks
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.
How to Protect Your Graphite and Charcoal Artwork
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.
Summer time, crafting time and family time.
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.
Artist Interview: Clémence Guillemaud
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.
The Derwent Colour Family Continued: Derwent Artists Pencil
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.
Artist Interview: Jim Vision
Jim Vision is a street, grafitti and mural artist, based in the UK. With his partner, he established EndOfTheLine. EndOfTheLine is an ongoing mural programme that curates artwork and events that inspire, help combat anti-social behaviour with occupation by artists and connect communities with their environment.
Discover the Derwent Inktense Collection for Artists
In our blog we delve into Derwent's Inktense range, sharing our knowledge and tips on how to use their pencils and the rest of the range!
How to get Eurovision ready
In our blog, we we have gathered an array of Eurovision printables to help get your party started!
