Finding ways to save money on your art supplies is essential for us all in a world where ‘inflation’ seems to be the buzz word of the year.

We’ve been shopping for you and have discovered some great products to help your materials last longer.

This is our top 5 finds so far this year:

  1. Paint Keys/Tube Squeezer – It is amazing how much extra paint comes out of your tube when you use one of these tools.
  2. Empty paint tubes – if you love to mix colour (which is another great way to save money) then this is a great way to save paint and make it transportable to classes.
  3. Brush Cleaner – taking care of your tools is the best way to save money on your art supplies.  With some simple extra steps in your tidy up your brushes will give you more bang for your buck
  4. Use mediums to make your paint go further.  Both Oils & Acrylics have a variety of mediums on offer that extend your pigments without compromising on the vibrancy of your colours (unless you want it to of course).
  5. Join The Pigment Bank – for every $250 you spend in the shop at Arthouse Northside, you will earn $10 towards future art purchases.  This includes custom framing and framing supplies so its a great way to make your money earn you money for something you love.

BONUS TIP: Create a grey jar if you paint with acrylics or oils. Scrape the excess of your paint from your palette into a jar and over time you’ll get the perfect shade of grey for your artwork as it complements the colours you choose to use.  Learn more about creating a grey jar on our blog.