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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.

EPISODE 8 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creating a landscape in Watercolour'

EPISODE 8 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creating a landscape in Watercolour'

Oct 27, 2021 catherine peters

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.

EPISODE 7 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creating Watercolour Textures'

EPISODE 7 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creating Watercolour Textures'

Oct 27, 2021 Ellie Jakeman

Our episode shows you how to create texture using non-specialist supplies such as sponges, rock salt and clingfilm.

EPISODE 6 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Masking and Resist Techniques'

EPISODE 6 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Masking and Resist Techniques'

Oct 27, 2021 Ellie Jakeman

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.

EPISODE 5 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Glazing techniques'

EPISODE 5 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Glazing techniques'

Oct 27, 2021 Ellie Jakeman

We explore Glazing, an important technique for all watercolour artists, especially when using a limited colour palette.

EPISODE 4 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Flat & Fan Brush Techniques'

EPISODE 4 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Flat & Fan Brush Techniques'

Oct 27, 2021 Ellie Jakeman

Ellie Jakeman, guides you through how to use your new flat and fan brushes with mark-making, textures and patterns...

EPISODE 3 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Round Brush techniques'

EPISODE 3 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Round Brush techniques'

Oct 27, 2021 Ellie Jakeman

 This episode, Ellie Jakeman, guides you through how to use your new brushes with mark-making, textures and patterns...

EPISODE 1 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creating a dilution chart'

EPISODE 1 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creating a dilution chart'

Oct 27, 2021 Ellie Jakeman

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.

EPISODE 2 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creating a Colour Chart'

EPISODE 2 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creating a Colour Chart'

Oct 20, 2021 Ellie Jakeman

Create a colour chart with your new watercolour pan set or tubes

System 3 Acrylic Paints, not just for painting!

System 3 Acrylic Paints, not just for painting!

Oct 13, 2021 Ellie Jakeman

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!

Artist Interview: Alex Fleming

Artist Interview: Alex Fleming

Oct 01, 2021 Catherine Peters

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.

Let's thINK INK!

Let's thINK INK!

Sep 22, 2021 Ellie Jakeman

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. 

Sustainability and ARTdiscount Bamboo products! 

Sustainability and ARTdiscount Bamboo products! 

Sep 15, 2021 Ellie Jakeman

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.

Artist Interview: Joe Holbrook

Artist Interview: Joe Holbrook

Sep 14, 2021 Catherine Peters

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!

Block printing with Linoleum

Block printing with Linoleum

Sep 07, 2021 Ellie Jakeman

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, Serigraphy or Silk Screen Printing

Screen Printing, Serigraphy or Silk Screen Printing

Aug 31, 2021 Ellie Jakeman

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.

A guide to oil painting drying times

A Guide to Oil Paint Drying Times

Aug 24, 2021 Ellie Jakeman

Understanding drying times for oil colour. Explore the nuances of oil paint drying times by delving into our insightful blog.