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How-To

A painted heart garland on textured white paper: a depiction of the design you can create if you follow the Castle Arts 'Make your own Valentine's card' tutorial.

DIY Valentine's Cards: Make a Handmade Heart Garland Card

Make your own Valentine's card with gouache paint using our step-by-step tutorial. This rustic heart garland design is sure to impress!

Inspiration

Castle Artists of the Year: Meet Our 2024 Winning Artists

Get inspired with a look back at Castle Arts' 2024 Artist of the Month winners and learn how to join our upcoming competitions.

Expert Tips

12 Art Goals to Help You Progress as an Artist in 2025

Ready for the new year to be your most creative yet? Here are 12 artistic goals to help you improve your skills and stay on track.

Artist Interviews

Meet Our New Resident Artist: Paige Webb

Introducing Paige Webb, the newest addition to our studio team! Find out more about Paige's inspirations, influences, and creative process.

How-To

DIY Watercolour Christmas Cards: Two Festive Designs to Create at Home

Make your own watercolour Christmas cards with this fun and festive step-by-step tutorial.

Gift Guide

Friends using Castle Arts art supplies to draw and colour on their Christmas craft evening.

The Best Christmas Gifts for Artists to Ignite Their Creativity

Looking for the perfect gift for the artist in your life? Explore our handpicked Christmas gift ideas and help them create their next masterpiece.

Expert Tips

What Kind of Paint Should I Use? A Guide to the Different Types of Art Paint

Discover the best types of art paint in our expert guide. From watercolours to acrylics, oils, and gouache, our resident artist helps you find your perfect match.

Black Friday

The Black Friday Round-Up: Our Best Art Deals to Shop Now

Discover the very best Black Friday deals in our biggest sale of the year. Up to 80% off coloured pencils, paints, pens, and more.

Well-Being

Colouring for Calm: 97% of Customers Say It Boosts Mental Health

From stress relief to better sleep, discover the mental health benefits of colouring, as shared by our Castle Arts community.

Artist Interviews Barcelona Academy of Art

Interview with an Artist: Alois Láznička

Meet Alois Láznička, a passionate oil painter chasing his dream at the Barcelona Academy of Art.

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.

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