Other media
Explore Other Art Media with Painters Online – your go-to source for expert tips, tutorials, and articles on a wide range of creative materials beyond the usual. From charcoal, pastel, ink, gouache, and graphite to less common tools and techniques, discover practical guidance on application, texture, effects, and composition. Ideal for artists looking to expand their skills or try something new, this section offers fresh inspiration across diverse artistic approaches. Broaden your creative toolkit with confidence today!
How to Paint Watercolours from Photographs
In this extract from Start Art 7, Henry W Dixon tells you how to transfer your photo with a computer and then offers a step-by-step demonstration to complete a still life in watercolours.
How to paint a portrait using egg tempera by Robin-Lee Hall
In this portrait painting demonstration, award-winning artist, Robin-Lee Hall, shows you how to paint a detailed portrait using egg tempera.
Improve your drawing skills with Mark Beaven
Mark Beaven shows how to choose the right drawing equipment and gives tips on drawing techniques and on achieving accuracy in your drawing.
How to Sketch the Coast in Charcoal and Crayon with Ray Balkwill
In this extract from the first of a 2-part series, Ray Balkwill suggests ways of exploring the subject of the coast with a sketchbook.
How to develop your drawing skills using charcoal
Follow a step-by-step guide to blocking in, blending and lifting out to produce a simple charcoal drawing of a cat.