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Use Watercolour and Gouache to Paint Expressive Landscapes with Robert Dutton
Gouache is not just for rescuing a lifeless watercolour by painting opaque layers over muddy washes, says Robert Dutton, who explains how you can use both media to paint expressive landscapes
How to use metallic and iridescent colours
Robert Dutton experiments with metallic and iridescent colours in pastel and acrylic inks and illustrates how they can enhance your potential for creative expression.
Back to black - how to use charcoal
Charcoal is one of the most subtle and sensitive of all drawing media available for the artist, says Robert Dutton, and a very direct approach can be applied with instant results very quickly. He describes how the subtleties of drawing with…
A guide to pastel painting
Discover pastel painting with top advice from Robert Dutton, Charmian Edgerton and Derek Daniells.
An introduction to drawing media and techniques
Discover the best media for drawing. Robert Dutton shows how to choose and use different types of drawing media.
How to approach mixed media art
Robert Dutton suggests ways to ensure best results in mixed media.
An introduction to acrylic painting: types of acrylic paint
Follow Robert Dutton’s introduction to acrylic painting for a close look at types of acrylic paint, along with advice on choosing the best acrylic paint and brushes to achieve your desired finish.
