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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.

Learn acrylic ink resist techniques
Nick Kane shares his working methods for using acrylic ink resist techniques as he demonstrates a modern approach to a still life painting.

How to paint an abstract landscape using alcohol inks
Sara Ulyatt demonstrates a simple abstract landscape using alcohol inks.

How to paint on silk
Take a square of silk and paint a poinsettia for gifts and cards with Tessa Spanton

How to draw winter trees
Follow Sandra Orme and create a scene of winter trees with evocative winter light using charcoal and soft pastels.

How to paint flowers in acrylic ink
When Sue Williams first discovered acrylic inks she loved the effects she obtained when they were diluted with water – and she was hooked.