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.
Our final episode of 2020 brings together all the techniques showcased over the last 7 episodes along with new techniques, to conclude with a final piece.
Our episode shows you how to create texture using non-specialist supplies such as sponges, rock salt and clingfilm.
Our In-House artist Ellie Jakeman takes you through resist techniques using both tea-light and taper candles plus masking techniques with our own ARTdiscount masking fluid and masking tape.
We explore Glazing, an important technique for all watercolour artists, especially when using a limited colour palette.
Ellie Jakeman, guides you through how to use your new flat and fan brushes with mark-making, textures and patterns...
This episode, Ellie Jakeman, guides you through how to use your new brushes with mark-making, textures and patterns...
Welcome to our first episode for Watercolour Wednesdays! We are joined by artist Ellie Jakeman who has extensive experience using watercolour both as an artist and an art teacher, designing courses for large classes and small groups.
Create a colour chart with your new watercolour pan set or tubes
All 36 colours and 3 mediums of System 3 acrylic paints can now be used for Block Printing! What’s not to love about these highly versatile paints!
We recently met Alex Fleming, a Wildlife, pet & equine artist. Alex creates incredible realism using pencils and pastel and became a finalist for SAA Artist of the Year 2021.
INK is a solution that contains at least one colourant (dye or pigment) and a Solvent, (plus a few other ingredients for quick drying) it is used for writing, drawing, painting or printing.
The use of Bamboo as a more sustainable option than wood or plastic is becoming increasingly popular. Bamboo as a material is incredibly versatile and we are seeing it’s uses in everyday items such as furniture, flooring, clothing, textiles, toothbrushes, soap dishes, cutlery, and even toilet paper! We are always looking at ways to expand our product range and are proud to supply these bamboo products here at ARTdiscount.
Our Artist Interview for this purposeful month of September is with Joe Holbrook. Joe offers an insight into his multi discipline practice, a social commentary on youth culture. This young talent moves from London to our home town of Blackpool, where he will open his own studio!
The visually rich language of printmaking takes many forms, from bold and expressive semi-abstract pieces, mixed media and collagraphic, silkscreen, to fine line etching and illustrative narratives.
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.
Understanding drying times for oil colour. Explore the nuances of oil paint drying times by delving into our insightful blog.