In conversation
In conversation
Lockdown project - 12-year-old Niamh completes her first commission
Professional artist Tim O’Brien explains how he helped guide his daughter Niamh through her first commission.
How to paint a Kentish scene in watercolour with Ray Campbell-Smith
Ray Campbell Smith shows how to overcome the shortfalls of photography to create a more pleasing painting.
Learn when to stop painting with Liz Seward
Liz Seward warns against obsessive fiddling when trying to tidy up a landscape painting.
Pastel “fingers” by Derek Daniells
Derek Daniells loves the immediacy and versatility of pastel sticks and uses them to capture scenes or groups of “mundane” objects that have an immediate appeal.
Botanical Painting with a difference by Anna Johnston
Anna goes back to the kitchen table in search of the variety and colour of fruit and vegetables to supplement her passion for flowers
Small winter landscapes by Alan Oliver
Alan Oliver aims to overcome the cold of winter by working on a small scale with his mini watercolour outfit.