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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.

Feb 03, 2025
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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

Jan 24, 2025
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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

Dec 20, 2024
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12 Art Goals to Help You Progress as an Artist in 2025

As we approach the new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your creative journey so far and set some inspiring art goals to hit the ground running in 2025. It doesn’t matter if you’re an experienced artist or...

Artist Interviews

Dec 13, 2024
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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

Dec 09, 2024
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DIY Watercolor Christmas Cards: Two Festive Designs to Create at Home

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

Gift Guide

Dec 04, 2024
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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

Nov 28, 2024
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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 watercolors to acrylics, oils, and gouache, our resident artist helps you find your perfect match.

Black Friday

Nov 15, 2024
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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 colored pencils, paints, pens, and more.

well-being

Nov 08, 2024
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Coloring 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.

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