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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 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.

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.

Artist Interviews Barcelona Academy of Art

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.

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.

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.

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