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Watercolour for beginners
Stephen Coates explains watercolour materials, the nature of watercolours and the basic techniques of watercolour painting for beginners.
Keep the sparkle - masking techniques for watercolour painting
Jane Ward demonstrates three simple masking techniques using fluid, tape and candle wax to help you retain brightness and energy in your paintings.
Back to black - how to use charcoal
Charcoal is one of the most subtle and sensitive of all drawing media available for the artist, says Robert Dutton, and a very direct approach can be applied with instant results very quickly. He describes how the subtleties of drawing with…
Colour and colour-mixing in oil by Claude Muncaster
Claude Muncaster, President of the Royal Society of Marine Artists, gives a personal view of colour in oil painting and how he himself uses it.
How to apply metal leaf to your art work with Liz Chaderton
Try something different and give your paintings the wow factor as you learn to apply metal leaf to your artwork, with Liz Chaderton.
Discover the right brush for the job with Ian Sidaway
How do I know which paint brushes to use? Ian Sidaway’s sound advice will help you to make informed choices whatever your choice of medium.