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A Painter's Guide to Capturing the Essence of Paris on Canvas
Whether you're a seasoned artist or a keen amateur painter, here's your guide to navigating and capturing the timeless beauty of Paris in your artwork.
How to paint a pastel portrait
Timothy Holmes demonstrates a pastel portrait on sanded card
Top tips for how to sketch water
Brian Smith shares top advice for how to depict water in your sketchbook.
How to paint a kingfisher in watercolour
Learn how to paint a vibrant kingfisher in a natural setting using wet-in-wet watercolour techniques with Chris Pendleton
How to paint Christmas baubles
Learn how to paint shiny baubles, looking at light, shadows, reflections and highlights, in water-mixable oils
A short guide to making your own historical inks
A collaborative effort by Alan Bickley and Fiona Phipps on how to make your own inks using foraged materials.