Top Artdiscount Deals for October 2025

Painting with System3: Techniques and Inspiration for Using Acrylics and Inks by Charles Evans Paint with best-selling author Charles Evans as he introduces the System3 range of inks and acrylics. System3 is a well-established brand of inks, acrylics and heavy body paints manufactured by Daler-Rowney; it is readily available worldwide, including the US and UK, and is economically priced, making it affordable by students as well as amateur artists. Painting with System3 aims to inspire, instruct and encourage an experimental approach to painting with this versatile range of media, taking it out of the classroom and into the field. Daler-Rowney ambassador Charles Evans teaches the reader about the variety of products in the range and explores creative and innovative ways of using - and combining - the inks and paints on different supports, including watercolour paper, canvas and wood. As the first book to showcase the properties and versatility of System3 inks and acrylics, Painting with System3 takes a highly practical approach to introducing the potential of the range, with exercises and 13 step-by-step projects to help the reader carry forward the skills they have acquired. Charles also features his artwork using the media, as further inspiration on what can be achieved with System3. Take a peek inside!

Excellent sketch-grade paper, a perfect companion for all creative journeys. Moleskine Sketch Albums invite artists to sketch, draw and express their unique artistic talent on their sketch-grade pages. They provide a wonderful canvas for graphic artists, designers or architects, as well as anyone who is passionate about capturing the world in art form. They feature 88 detachable pages of 120gsm/81lb acid-free paper, with stitched binding, and an inner pocket. Product Information Flexible cardboard cover with visible stitching on the spine. Plain pages, all detachable. Ivory-coloured 120 g/m², acid-free, sketch-grade paper. Flap with space for collecting loose notes. The paper of this Moleskine object is made of material from well-managed, FSC™-certified forests and other controlled sources.

Painting Expressive Landscapes by Carole Robson A stimulating mix of colour and watercolour technique for all skill levels. Strongly influenced by the changing landscape and the border areas hidden in plain sight, Carole Robson's artwork is packed with colour, atmosphere, texture and light. An experienced teacher and artist, in this book, Carole explores how to build from basic techniques to producing wonderful expressive and semi-abstract landscapes that combine watercolour with other watersoluble media and collage material. The book includes essential information on composition and her sources of inspiration, with a section on how to use and gain confidence with your tools while discovering stunning colour palettes and abstraction methods.

Complete Guide to Acrylics: All the Essential Techniques and Skills You Need by Lorena Kloosterboer Every painting technique explained and demonstrated, plus everything you need to know about paints, additives, brushes, papers, canvases, colour palettes, colour mixing, composition, and more. 'This is the ultimate resource guide for acrylic painters.' The Leisure Painter This comprehensive and accessible reference guide provides an in-depth exploration into the art of painting with acrylics, and has been created to accompany the reader on the complete journey from beginner to artist. With expert advice and step-by-step guidance in a wide range of techniques, this is an indispensable resource for beginning artists, students, and experienced painters alike. Drawing on the expertise of master painters from around the world, Complete Guide to Acrylics covers every aspect of working in acrylics in detail, from materials and mediums to tools and techniques. It is also a very practical approach, brimming with demonstrations to explain and reinforce the essential skills, and offering useful insights into all stages of the creative process. Accompanied by a wealth of images, and with a useful reference section with technical data and notes on commissions, selling and exhibiting, this is the ultimate desktop resource for artists, students, and hobbyists alike.

Moleskine Watercolour Block is a heavyweight watercolour paper made using a 35% cold-pressed cotton-blend. As well as standing up to eraser use, this thick paper can handle layer upon layer of watercolour washes. The perfect base for all kinds of watercolour painting. Product Details: 20 Detachable Sheets 300gsm/140lb paper 35% cotton fibre Cold-pressed on both sides of the page Acid-free The history of Moleskin is inside FSC Certified - Paper derived from responsible sources Available in sizes 21 x 13cm, 25 x 19cm, and 23 x 31cm

The perfect portable canvas for drawing or sketching indoors or on the go. The Moleskine Sketchbook has premium sketch-grade paper that supports a selection of artistic media and stands up to eraser use. Each Sketchbook grows into an archive of your art. Product Details: Hard cover Rounded corners, elastic closure and matching bookmark ribbon Ivory-coloured, 165 g/m², acid-free paper 'In case of loss' notice printed on the flyleaf Expandable inner pocket in the back Reusable paperband B-SIDE featuring additional printed tools Lies flat, opens at 180° The history of Moleskine is inside Moleskine creates FSC®-certified products

Talens Art Creation sketchbooks are sturdy, hard-bound sketchbooks perfect for drawing, journaling, urban sketching, field studies and more! Ideal for use with pencil, pastel, acrylics, gouache, ink, charcoal and light washes of wet media. Product Details 80 sheets Acid-free 140gsm (90lbs) Features attractive, art deco-themed covers These sketchbooks are suitable for; sketching, pencil, charcoal, chalk, graphite, crayon, ink, and watercolours.

Palette Knife Painting in Acrylics by Tim Fisher Add vibrancy and texture to your acrylic paintings! Perfect for those new to palette knife painting, Tim Fisher's inspirational guide is the ideal introduction, combining clear instructions and step-by-step photographs with aspirational paintings. Palette knives for painting come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, and can be used in a variety of ways, at different angles, to apply acrylic paint thickly and freely for rich, textural results. Discover the range of techniques you can try, and marks you can make from delicate dots to thick slabs of colour; then progress to a series of eight projects, from a simple yet effective row of bold, blocky beach huts, right through to a challenging yet incredibly satisfying and striking sunset scene of Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland, painted on a black background for huge visual impact. Use your palette knives alongside traditional paintbrushes to introduce texture and dimension into your paintings, and discover how to combine classic painting techniques with mixed-media and collage featuring found objects.

How to Draw: Kittens in Simple Steps by Susie Hodge Best-selling artist Susie Hodge teaches you to transform simple shapes into adorable furry felines in a range of playful poses. There are 28 different kittens to draw; each project starts with a few basic outlines and progresses into a finished tonal drawing, and a final coloured version shows you how to develop your drawing even further. Perfect for beginners, as well as budding artists.

How to Draw Puppies in Simple Steps by Susie Hodge Choose your new best friend from this cuddly collection of 28 playful puppies. Best-selling artist Susie Hodge teaches you to transform simple shapes into 28 cute and characterful puppies in a range of much-loved breeds, including beagles, goldendoodles, Frenchies, huskies and labradors. There are 28 different doggies to draw, in a variety of playful poses. Each project starts with a few basic outlines and progresses into a finished tonal drawing, and a final coloured version shows you how to develop your drawing even further. Perfect for beginners, as well as budding artists, you'll be amazed how easily you too can bring these playful pooches to life with this inspiring guide.

How to Draw: Manga Faces in Simple Steps by Yishan Li Manga artist Yishan Li teaches you to transform simple shapes into eyes, mouths, hairstyles and fully formed manga faces. There are 38 exercises to choose from including 18 complete manga faces, or you can use the facial features as building blocks to create your own unique characters.

How To Draw: Sketch and Draw Anything, Anywhere by Jake Spicer Jake Spicer wants you to learn how to draw. This is his complete course in drawing, suitable for complete beginners as well as experienced artists, and designed to help you fit drawing into your lifestyle. Tried-and-tested exercises, ranging from five-minute sketches to dedicated sessions of an hour or longer, cover every subject and location you could wish for, while accessibly written drawing theory helps you relate the technical concepts to your practice, helping you to hone your craft. Whatever your goals are, expert art tutor Jake Spicer gives you the inspiration and encouragement to draw more - and keep improving. How To Draw Paperback edition by Jake Spicer

Draw 100: Manga by Yishan Li Master manga with 100 creatures, characters and super-cute chibis. This is the ultimate introduction to drawing manga: 100 simple, step-by-step drawings of everything from superheroes to super-cute pets. Practise drawing different hair and facial expressions then create your own elaborate and colourful manga characters; draw up a battling universe of manga superheroes and villains; start your own collection of super-cute chibi chums. Whether you're looking for inspiration or just getting started, professional comic creator Yishan Li will be your guide. Every project is broken down into a handful of simple stages that lead you effortlessly through to the final coloured drawing. There are no written instructions to follow just basic shapes and pencil strokes. Even if you've never drawn anything before, you will be amazed at how quickly you will achieve your own cute and characterful manga drawings!

Painting Mood & Atmosphere in Watercolour by Barry Herniman Learn how to invest your watercolour landscapes with character and ambience that will lift them out of the everyday into something extraordinary. Barry Herniman shows the reader how to capture the essence of a scene, and to inject that extra something: mood and atmosphere. This 'extra something' is what many watercolour artists seek, and it is clearly explained and beautifully demonstrated in this practical and enthralling guide to painting a variety of landscapes. This beautiful book brings Barry Herniman's stunning artwork to the fore with a sumptuous redesign, complete with new inspirational artworks and expanded sections on colour mixing and techniques.

Line & Wash in the Urban Landscape - Sketching with Watercolour & Ink by Neil Whitehead Capture the energy and architecture of the places you love using expressive line and wash. Learn to sketch in a loose, rhythmic style and use vibrant watercolours to create unique urban masterpieces. Whether you are a complete beginner looking to take the plunge into drawing outdoors, or a more experienced urban sketcher looking to loosen up your style and use watercolour paints in a whole new way, renowned urban landscape artist Neil Whitehead will help you to bring your favourite places to life on paper. Packed with inspirational paintings, plein air demonstrations, practical exercises to help you loosen up and let go, plus lots of handy tips, Line & Wash in the Urban Landscape is a comprehensive, visually inspiring guide to this popular artform. The book outlines: What you need to get started: all the necessary tools and equipment Choosing a scene and working outdoors: how to choose a location and then select an area of interest Capturing character: sketching fast, simplifying and working with freedom Continuous line drawing and prioritising rhythm over perfection Using watercolour for drama, depth and energy Understanding composition and perspective Working from reference pictures: for when you can't get outside. Urban sketching communities and groups are on the rise worldwide, so there's never been a better time to get outdoors and sketch!

Sketching for the Absolute Beginner by Peter Cronin Sketching is more than just drawing quickly. It is training your eye and hand to work together, to respond immediately and naturally to the scene before you. Starting from a clear, simple method to bring all the senses into play, successful author and acclaimed artist Peter Cronin shows the reader how to bring artistry and economy to their sketching; making for swift and impressive results. Whether sketching as the basis for painting, or simply for pleasure, this book teaches the reader all they need to know. Numerous simple step-by-step exercises as well as larger projects lead the complete beginner through the book, building towards more complex and rewarding artworks. The book teaches how to sketch with a range of media, starting from graphite pencil and including information and exercises on charcoal, pen and ink and others. In the best-selling Absolute Beginner series, this book is suitable for absolutely everybody who wants to take their sketching skills further and become an accomplished artist.

Painting Portraits in Acrylics by Hashim Akib A fantastic, accessible and practical guide to contemporary portraiture. Learn from master artist and author Hashim Akib as he shows you how to produce striking, interesting portraits in your own style. Award-winning artist Hashim Akib's striking portraits are at the heart of this inspirational book. The subject of portraiture is seen by many as the zenith of art, and Hash's easygoing, unpretentious style puts fantastic results within the reach of hobby artists and aspiring professionals alike. Assuming nothing and starting from the basics making it suitable even for the enthusiastic beginner this book includes six step-by-step projects to follow; along with friendly but in-depth advice on colour palettes; skintone; composition; working from photographs and models; markmaking; lighting; atmosphere and much more. The book covers many types of portraiture from the self-portrait to full-length portraits all presented in Hash's striking, free and contemporary style. See inside this book

This book is a highly practical step-by-step guide to working with gouache, not only to teach and inspire novice painters but also to introduce more experienced artists to the advantages of using this much overlooked, but wonderful, medium. If you love painting with watercolour and are ready to experiment with something different, then the versatile medium of gouache could be just the thing for you. Gouache is water-based, quick-drying and, because you can paint light over dark as well as dark over light, it is less exacting and ideal for the beginner; it can be used thinly in a watercolour style, or more thickly as with oils or acrylics. This guide covers all the materials and tools required and has a comprehensive techniques section that includes overlaying colours, colour blending and troubleshooting. Experienced author Jeremy Ford takes you through three simple, step-by-step projects - a unique gouache style, a poster style, and a photo realistic style. He also gives guidance on how to develop your own unique style of gouache. Numerous finished paintings will inspire you and show the versatility in terms of subject, style and technique that you can achieve using this exciting medium.

Sketching Outdoors: Discover the Joy of Painting Outside by Barry Herniman Pack up your materials, leave your painting inhibitions behind and step outside with Barry Herniman, ready to sketch. Fun, friendly and practical, this handbook is jam-packed with tips and brimming with answers to questions such as: What should I take? Where should I go? What medium should I use? Where can I find inspiration? This is a handy book you will keep close by for reference time and again. It is full of inspiring artwork as well as five demos: a coastal scene in pen and ink; a countryside panorama in watercolour; a quintessential English village in gouache; a townscape in line and watercolour wash; and trees in watercolour pencils. What comes across in every detail is the joy Barry experiences when he's sketching outside: it's contagious! He encourages you to absorb your surroundings, be aware of the input from your senses and have a go at capturing the moment in sketch. He addresses the challenges and opportunities you will face as an artist and teaches you to understand the importance of a sketchbook. Enjoyment is key shake off peer pressure and your own expectations and enter the exhilarating world of sketching outdoors.

The Field Guide to Drawing and Sketching Animals by Tim Pond Artist Tim Pond's lively and engaging book fuses science with art, providing you with the skills, techniques and knowledge you need to create sketches of animals filled with life and movement. Tim shows you how to observe and draw animals in zoos, farms, wildlife parks and aquariums, teaching you some fascinating facts about the animals along the way and ultimately bringing you closer to nature. One of the challenges with sketching wildlife is that animals are constantly moving. However, having some basic understanding of biology can help you capture the form, movement and ultimately the spirit of the animal in question. This combination of scientific knowledge and practical guidance is key to creating lively drawings and Tim's ability to convey this in an accessible and engaging way makes this a unique and inspiring guide.

The Encyclopedia of Coloured Pencil Techniques by Judy Martin A complete step-by-step guide to key colouring techniques using coloured pencils, with an inspirational gallery showing how artists use them. An indispensable guide for anyone keen to learn coloured pencil techniques, or for the experienced artist who would like to build on their existing skills. Filled with information on the basic characteristics and colour ranges of the main kinds of coloured pencil, and step-by-step visual demonstrations of key techniques from blending, blocking in and burning to sgraffito, stippling and impressing. The reader will not only discover how professional artists use imaginative and dynamic styles to interpret a wide range of subjects, but they will also be inspired by the 150-plus full-colour illustrations to create brilliant artworks of their own. Please note. Books are VAT-exempt