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How to create a paper collage of figs and birds with Hazel Jarvis

Explore paper collage, with this video by Hazel Jarvis, as she creates a colourful scene of figs and birds.

How to paint seabirds in acrylics

Jenny Aitken shows you how to capture the antics of seabirds as they feed along the shoreline by using your reference photo upside down.

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How to sketch birds from life

Richard Allen shares his secrets for sketching birds from life and demonstrates a watercolour sketch of birds on the shoreline.

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Top tips for sketching birds

Emma Price shares her top tips for sketching birds en plein air.

How to paint animals and birds in watercolour with Liz Chaderton

Liz Chaderton discusses a variety of techniques and approaches to painting bird and animal textures in watercolour.

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How to paint birds in flight

Becky Thorley-Fox advises on strategies for capturing birds in the air and feeding in groups and demonstrates a painting of geese against an autumn sunrise.

How to paint birds in acrylic with Jenny Aitken

Jenny shows how to paint birds in acrylic

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Painting birds from photographs with Chris Pendleton

How to paint an image of a garden bird, from processing a digital photograph on your computer to the finished watercolour portrait, with Chris Pendleton

How to paint bluebells in acrylics

Learn how to capture the essence of a bluebell wood in spring with Mike Rollins.

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How to paint an autumn landscape using Chinese brush painting techniques

Follow six simple steps to create an autumnal landscape using Chinese brush painting techniques with Ning Jialu.

How to paint rainbow lorikeets in watercolour with Elena Parashko

Practise techniques and colour mixing to develop your watercolour confidence, with Elena Parashko.

Print your own Christmas cards using linocut techniques

Use a two-colour linocut printing technique and a sturdy spoon to create your own seasonal greetings cards with James Green.

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