Art Supplies

April 9, 2026

World’s “Pinkest Pink” Color Is Being Given Away for Free to Everyone Except One Person

In 2016, British-Indian artist Anish Kapoor secured exclusive rights to use Vantablack, effectively preventing other artists from using the world’s “blackest black” pigment. The move sparked backlash across the art community, and fellow British artist Stuart Semple, founder of Culture Hustle, decided to retaliate. In response, Semple released his own “pinkest pink,” followed by a range of ultra-matte black pigments, all made available to anyone—except for Kapoor.

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October 31, 2025

These Portable Art Supplies Make the Perfect Gifts for Creatives On the Go

Artists that are on-the-go know that when it comes to art supplies, portability and durability are key. Fortunately, the creative brand Viviva Colorsheets has created a line of innovative paint sets and sketchbooks with the traveling artist in mind. Their Original Colorsheets, for instance, is a set of 16 transparent watercolors packaged like a small booklet. Flip through the pages and you'll find a range of vibrant colors, from greens to blues to black.

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August 1, 2024

30+ Best Back-To-School Shopping Deals on School Supplies and Gear

There may still be a few weeks of summer left, but now is the perfect time to get ahead on back-to-school shopping. Stocking up on school supplies, backpacks, lunch boxes, and more now will actually save you money. Why? There are dozens of back-to-school deals going on right now at popular retailers, including some rock-bottom prices from Walmart.

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June 23, 2024

10 Best Watercolor Sketchbooks for Artists Who Want to Paint On the Go

Sketchbooks are a must-have creative tool for artists to create on the go. Not only are they great for jotting down ideas and capturing scenery en plein air, but they also have a precious quality that makes you want to keep them forever. And although many people use art journals for dry media like pencil and pen, there are also great watercolor sketchbooks for painters that want to take their studio with them.

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