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ARTdiscount Articles

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.

Artist Interview: Mark Burrell

Artist Interview: Mark Burrell

Dec 13, 2023 Izzy Latimer

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.

Innovative and Interesting Gift Ideas for Artists

Innovative and Interesting Gift Ideas for Artists

Nov 29, 2023 Ben Platt

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. 

Presents and stocking filler ideas that won’t break the bank!

Presents and stocking filler ideas that won’t break the bank!

Nov 29, 2023 Ellie Jakeman

Encourage a child who has the gift of creativity by giving the perfect present this Christmas. 

Luxury gifts for Illustrators, pencil and pastel artists

Luxury gifts for Illustrators, pencil and pastel artists

Nov 22, 2023 Ellie Jakeman

Let's look at a few of our most popular brands and what they can offer you this Xmas. We have curated three or four luxury items from our best selling brands; Caran d’Ache, Sennelier, Winsor & Newton and Derwent. We hope you can find that perfect gift. Happy shopping!  

Luxury gifts for painters

Luxury gifts for painters

Nov 22, 2023 Ellie Jakeman

Below is a curated list of gifts for that special person in your life or even for yourself! We have a great selection of ‘luxury quality gifts’ for all your creative needs or for the painter in your life.

PEBEO, perfect Gifting for Christmas

PEBEO, perfect Gifting for Christmas

Nov 16, 2023 Ellie Jakeman

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!

Christmas crafting! Create a Christmas Wreath with us.

Christmas crafting! Create a Christmas Wreath with us.

Nov 09, 2023 Ellie Jakeman

It's the perfect moment to dive into the world of holiday crafting with Artdiscount supplies and round canvases! 

Frisk up your pencil case!

Frisk up your pencil case!

Oct 25, 2023 Ellie Jakeman

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.

Getting ready for The Big Draw Festival 2023

Getting ready for The Big Draw Festival 2023

Oct 19, 2023 Ellie Jakeman

We have put this article together to celebrate the ‘Big Draw’ and to help our customers find what they need for this big event.

Artist Interview: Johanna Springer

Artist Interview: Johanna Springer

Oct 12, 2023 Izzy Latimer

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

Artist Interview: Pot Bound

Sep 27, 2023 Izzy Latimer

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.

Colouring the Nation with Coloured INKS!

Colouring the Nation with Coloured INKS!

Sep 19, 2023 Ellie Jakeman

Following on from our ‘ThINK INK’ article, which introduced October Ink and our huge collection of black inks, dip pens and ink fine liners for all your creative monotone needs, we didn’t want to stop there!

Think BIG, think XL! Introducing Derwent XL Blocks

Think BIG, think XL! Introducing Derwent XL Blocks

Sep 15, 2023 Ellie Jakeman

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.

Art and Graphic essentials for the new academic Year!

Art and Graphic essentials for the new academic Year!

Aug 30, 2023 Ellie Jakeman

As we approach the beginning of the new academic year and your first term with lots of expectations, we would like to help you choose those essential tools necessary for a successful year ahead!

How to protect your graphite and charcoal artwork.

How to protect your graphite and charcoal artwork.

Aug 15, 2023 Ellie Jakeman

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.

A beginners guide to using Derwent Graphite, Charcoal and Sketching pencils.

A beginners guide to using Derwent Graphite, Charcoal and Sketching pencils.

Aug 10, 2023 Ellie Jakeman

In this article we look at Derwent fantastic range of graphite pencils, charcoal, and sketching pencils.