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How to use ‘Tonking’ as part of your mixed media painting projects

Fiona Phipps discusses the method of transferring newsprint ink to create colour and texture in your paintings.

How to paint daffodils in watercolour

Follow Paul Weaver’s three-step method for painting flowers in watercolour.

How to paint a ladybird

Paul Hopkinson shows how to paint a ladybird in watercolour.

How to paint moving figures in watercolour

Steve Griggs shares his techniques for capturing people engaged in a form of activity, whether sitting, bending, moving or fly fishing, and suggests exercises for you to try.

How to paint a still life in oils with Alan Bickley

Alan Bickley demonstrates a still life in layers.

Our ultimate guide to acrylics: getting started with acrylic painting

Whether you're new to acrylic painting or want to go back to the basics, let us help you learn how to paint with acrylics with our collection of helpful guides from learning acrylic painting techniques to mixing acrylic paint.