Mixed media
Mixed media art is an exciting way using a variety of different media. Don't get your media in a muddle though - read our ultimate guide to mixed media and enjoy our wide range of tips, techniques and demonstrations from top artist tutors.
How to paint night scenes in watercolour, pastels or acrylic by Wendy Jelbert
Wendy Jelbert offers hints and tips on how to paint night scenes.
How to Combine Art Media for Texture and Effect with Joanne Boon Thomas
Joanne Boon Thomas explains how experimenting with mixed media brings out a variety of effects and textures using the same subject for your painting. Including charcoal and felt-tip pen, soft pastel and watercolour, see the June 2009…
How to use Batik for Ancient Symbols
Annabel Carey describes how she used batik for a series of works capturing the weatherworn textures and colours of prehistoric standing stones