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Explore the Castle Arts blog: your ultimate source for art tips, inspiration, product recommendations, artist interviews, and more.
- by Bethany Hamer
Acrylic Paint Tutorial: How to Paint a Sunflower Scene Step by Step
Create a beautiful sunflower scene with this step-by-step acrylic painting tutorial for beginners.
- by Bethany Hamer
What Makes Our New Paints Even Better? Here's Everything You Need to Know
Our paint collection got an upgrade! Discover what’s new and why artists will love our new and improved formulas.
- by Bethany Hamer
How to Create Watercolour Pencil Cherries: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Create realistic cherries in watercolour pencil with this step-by-step tutorial designed for beginner artists.
- by Bethany Hamer
How to Use Watercolour Pencils: A Complete Beginner's Guide
Learn to use watercolour pencils with our complete beginner's guide, including all the tips and techniques you need to get started.
- by Bethany Hamer
Castle Arts Academy Q&A: Ask the Artists
Get to know the Castle Arts Academy tutors as they answer your top questions about art and the Academy's free online courses.
- by Bethany Hamer
4 Easter Egg Painting Ideas for Every Skill Level
Discover four fun Easter egg painting ideas that are easy to achieve at home.
- by Bethany Hamer
Introducing Castle Arts Academy: Free Online Art Courses for Beginners
Get to know Castle Arts Academy, a brand-new, FREE online learning platform where you can build art skills and connect with other artists.
- by Bethany Hamer
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!
- by Bethany Hamer
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.
- by Bethany Hamer
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.
- by Bethany Hamer
Meet Our New Resident Artist: Paige Webb
- by Bethany Hamer
DIY Watercolour Christmas Cards: Two Festive Designs to Create at Home