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What to Draw: 20 Simple Drawing Ideas for Beginners

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.

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Meet Our New Resident Artist: Hannah Thorpe

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.

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Meet Our New Resident Artist: Stephen Simpson

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.

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

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

Interview with an Artist: Sofia Wicks

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

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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.

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

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

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

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Interview with an Artist: Menna Mohamed

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.

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5 Easter Egg Painting Ideas for Every Skill Level

5 Easter Egg Painting Ideas for Every Skill Level

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

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What Type of Art Paper Should You Use?

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.

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

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.

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Interview with an Artist: Peter Phillips

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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