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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.

Jacquard a world of vibrant colours!

Jacquard a world of vibrant colours!

Aug 23, 2022 Ellie Jakeman

Have you ever used or wondered about using Pinata Alcohol inks? or have you ever been inspired by their amazingly bright and vivid colour range and possibilities of application! Well Jacquard products don’t stop there!  

Artist Interview: James Walmsley

Artist Interview: James Walmsley

Aug 16, 2022 Catherine Peters

James Walmsley, Artist, Curator, Gallery Director and Event Manager talks to us about his creative career and how he is directly supporting international artists who are using their work as activism.

The story of Sennelier

The story of Sennelier

Aug 15, 2022 Ellie Jakeman

Sennelier was founded by Gustave Sennelier, a devoted chemist back in 1887. His legacy for quality and producing colours that only contain the highest quality pigments is still upheld today. 

What is tonal value in art?

What is tonal value in art?

Jul 28, 2022 Ellie Jakeman

Tonal value plays a huge part within the Elements of Art, so we will spend more time explaining what it is and how it is used.

What mediums can I use on black paper?

What mediums can I use on black paper?

Jul 14, 2022 Ellie Jakeman

Have you ever wondered what medium you could use on black paper? Do you have an array of unused fluorescent markers, neons, coloured pencils, metallic paints, or pastels just bursting to be used? 

Morgan Penn

Artist Interview: Morgan Penn

Jul 01, 2022 Catherine Peters

Morgan Penn is a London based Portrait Painter, presenter of BBC’s Bitesize short films on oil painting and winner of BBC’s flagship TV arts programme Star Portraits. Penn’s work has been featured in all the major art magazines, newspapers and the National Portrait Gallery’s own publications and we just adore the humor

How to dispose of your waste acrylic paint?

How to dispose of your waste acrylic paint?

Jun 27, 2022 Ben Platt

In this article we will discuss a few of the ways we can be mindful of how we dispose of the waste water and paint dregs we make when working with water-based paints.

Creating festival accessories- Part 3

Creating festival accessories- Part 3

Jun 20, 2022 Ellie Jakeman

Now that you have created your festival wellies, who doesn't want a coordinating tote bag and water bottle! The flexibility of the products you have bought will allow you to work on all three very different surfaces and still get surprisingly amazing results! Fabric, rubber and plastic!

Vegan friendly art supplies

Vegan friendly art supplies

Jun 07, 2022 Ellie Jakeman

Not that long ago companies didn't have traceability in their own supply chains, and they were not proactive about sustainability, thankfully that is changing!  Many companies are now contributing to a healthier planet and developing eco friendly and animal cruelty free strategies to develop their products.

Let's Get Festival Ready Part 2

Let's Get Festival Ready Part 2

Jun 07, 2022 Ellie Jakeman

There is sooo much inspiration out there on the high street, this year's fashion trends include back to the late 90’s and early 2000s with the latest Y2K fashion hits, or create your own Psychedelic inspired Wellies! Organic and morphing shapes means anything goes! 

Nanci France-Vaz

Artist Interview: Nanci France-Vaz

Jun 01, 2022 Catherine Peters

This June, we welcome Nanci-France-Vaz. A modern renaissance artist drawing inspiration from the Pre-Raphaelite and Naturalist periods of art, poetry, and classic literature, and film. Combining her strong foundation in life painting with imaginative backgrounds fusing classical with contemporary realism. 

Let's Get Festival Ready!

Let's Get Festival Ready!

May 24, 2022 Ellie Jakeman

In this article we are going to look at all the products we sell on our online shop which can help you personalise your clothing and accessories to stand out in the crowd! We have products to use on your wellies, canvas shoes, hats, t-shirts, bags and umbrellas, tents, flags, and to create a personal totem for your group!

Glazing with acrylic paints

Glazing with acrylic paints

May 19, 2022 Ben Platt

Glazing is a simple enough technique to explain but has a little nuance when it comes to its application. In this article we will explain glazing with acrylic paints, the techniques involved and the products available to make glazing super simple.

What painting palette should I buy?

What painting palette should I buy?

May 10, 2022 Ellie Jakeman

We need palettes for many different painting mediums and water-activated products, and as there is not one single palette that covers everyone's requirements, we have put this guide together to help answer any questions you may have and hopefully find the palette that is right for you?

VIVIVA Coloursheets

VIVIVA Coloursheets

May 04, 2022 Ellie Jakeman

If you love traditional watercolours and want to take them on holiday but don't want all the fuss and clutter, then Viviva Colorsheets are for you! They are 100% eco friendly, biodegradable and non toxic. They have never been tested on animals. They are fun, easy to use, can be used for spontaneous creation or for just getting lost in your own creative zone!

Artist Oliver Winconek

Artist Interview: Oliver Winconek

May 01, 2022 Catherine Peters

This month we welcome Contemporary Oil painter Oliver Winconek, based in Cambridgeshire specialising in Portraiture, the figure and modern still life, to talk to us about his early influences and his current practice.