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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

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Top tips for how to sketch water

Brian Smith shares top advice for how to depict water in your sketchbook.

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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

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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.

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