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Explore the Castle Arts blog: your ultimate source for art tips, inspiration, product recommendations, artist interviews, and more.

Expert Tips

What to Draw: 20 Simple Drawing Ideas for Beginners

Stuck for drawing ideas? Discover 20 simple things to draw, with real-life examples from our community of artists to get you inspired.

Artist Interviews

Meet Our New Resident Artist: Hannah Thorpe

Say hello to Hannah Thorpe, our newest resident artist and a vital member of the team behind an exciting new course offering we’ve developing behind the scenes.

Artist Interviews

Meet Our New Resident Artist: Stephen Simpson

Meet Stephen Simpson, one of our new resident artists and a key part of the team working on an exciting new course offering we’ve got in the works.

8 Reasons to Add the Harmonious Coloured Pencil Set to Your Collection

Find out why our new Harmonious set is the missing link in your coloured pencil collection.

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Interview with an Artist: Sofia Wicks

Get to know Sofia Wicks, an emerging figurative oil painter at the Barcelona Academy of Art.

Expert Tips

Castle Gold zip-case pencil set surrounded by Castle Gold coloured pencils, sketch pads and a Castle Gold display tin.

Why choose Castle Gold? A guide to our professional-grade coloured pencils

Wondering whether the Castle Arts Gold range is right for you? Read on for a complete guide to our artist-grade coloured pencil selection and discover what makes them so special.

8 Amazing Benefits of Colouring for Mental Health and Well-Being

Discover 8 science-backed benefits of colouring for mental health and well-being.

Artist Interviews Barcelona Academy of Art

Interview with an Artist: Menna Mohamed

Meet oil painter and Barcelona Academy of Art student Menna Mohamed and learn about her artwork, influences, and creative journey so far.

How-To

5 Easter Egg Painting Ideas for Every Skill Level

Discover five fun Easter egg painting ideas that are easy to achieve at home.

Expert Tips

What Type of Art Paper Should You Use?

Unsure which art paper is right for you? We're here to help you find the perfect surface to bring your ideas to life.

Expert Tips How-To

How to Get Better at Art: 13 Simple Ways to Improve Your Art Skills

Learn how to get better at art faster with these 13 effective tips to develop your drawing and painting skills.

Artist Interviews

Interview with an Artist: Peter Phillips

Meet our resident artist Peter Phillips and learn all about his multifaceted career, creative process, and inspirations.

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