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How to use metallic and iridescent colours
Robert Dutton experiments with metallic and iridescent colours in pastel and acrylic inks and illustrates how they can enhance your potential for creative expression.
Watercolour pencil techniques for landscapes
Irina Garmashova shows various techniques for painting landscapes using watercolour pencils.
How to achieve texture using watercolour paint
Hazel Soan shows how to produce texture in your watercolour paintings.
Hints & tips for watercolour painting by Nick Poullis
Nick Poullis offers advice on a range of watercolour painting techniques in this extract from The Artist July 2009
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.