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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.
Spray paint is one of those mediums which is both simple and quite complex all at once, because there are a host of factors to consider between pressing the cap and paint hitting your painting surface. In this article we hope to inform you about some of the best practices to observe whilst using spray paints, so that next time you pick up a spray can it should be smooth sailing.
The purists would answer that watercolour paintings should be behind museum quality, anti-reflective, conservation UV filtered glass, and confined within a frame. And most watercolour paintings are, as this used to be the only option for exhibiting your watercolour artwork. However there are many more presentation options for watercolour artists to consider once their work has a protective varnished final layer.
What Silver is Silver: What brands provide paint, pens, markers, aerosol sprays and inks. Descriptions of products that will provide the best application for your project in terms of ease of use, flow, creative coverage, sheen, and lustre!
This months interview has a very special connection to us here at ARTdiscount. Charlotte Hudders is the daughter of our very own MD! Originally trained in Theatre Design, Charlotte developed a diverse set of creative skills during this time whilst growing up in a family of artists and designers!
We have all done it at one point or another, been happily sketching away only to lift your hand to find all the detail on one side of a delicate pencil drawing to be a fine grey smudge.
Yupo is a synthetic paper made from polypropylene used in art predominantly, alongside alcohol inks but is sometimes touted as a “non-absorbent” watercolour paper, which in and of itself is a strange concept to wrap your head around.
Acrylic paint is still a comparatively young medium unlike watercolours and oil which have been used by artists as far back as the 1500’s and earlier still. In this article we discuss what we consider to be the best acrylic paints to get your hands on.
We are excited to announce the arrival of the brand-new range of Professional Watercolour Synthetic Brushes from Winsor & Newton. These brushes have been designed from the ground up to provide artists with a synthetic alternative to sable and squirrel hair brushes.
Sitting somewhere between the wax crayon and an oil paint you will find the humble oil pastel, noted for its buttery consistency and intense colour application. Not to be confused with soft pastels (also dry pastels) which are dry and apply with a powdery matt finish.
With a significant a rise in sales of oil paints, we have begun researching more oil painters from across the UK and we have been lucky enough to interview contemporary oil painter Alex Kelly.
We will be covering some of the best art supplies available and sharing a few things to keep in mind when packing up and taking your creativity with you on the road or on holiday.
Oil is one of the oldest painting mediums which still sees frequent use in painting today but it has not always been as accessible as it currently is.
Firstly your artwork must be completely dry. Leave for at least 7 days up to 4 months. Always give yourself plenty of space in a dust free studio.
Emma Luczyn is a graphic designer with a sideline of "lettering". Emma discusses her love of letters and how that has lead to a growth in workshops and consultancy work.
Nowadays there are more than just half pans and tubes to consider as watercolours come in all manner of shapes and sizes in the form of pencils and marker pens, to sets focused on portability or luxury presentation.
Contemporary artist Carla Raads, based in Lytham St.Annes, joins us for Artist Interviews this month. We explore her artistic background and unique painting technique. Alongside this Blog 'Artist Interview' we have the first in our new 'Artist Signature Series' over on YouTube, giving you a unique visual insight into Carla's artwork and her painting technique:
