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How to paint a Mediterranean coastal scene

Use water-mixable oils to paint a typical Mediterranean French scene.

How to paint bright Mediterranean scenes in watercolour with Colin Joyce - part two

How to add contrast and interest to a scene of a side street in shadow, by Colin Joyce.

How to paint bright Mediterranean scenes in watercolour with Colin Joyce - part one

How to paint the bright sunshine and warm colours of central Italy in watercolour, with Colin Joyce.

How to paint figures in a sunlit swimming pool

Wendy Jelbert demonstrates how to draw and place four figures in a swimming pool, surrounded by rippling, sunlit water

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Finding Inspiration From Your Sketchbook Scribbles with Alan Bickley

Alan Bickley shows how sketchbooks can provide valuable inspiration for painting, especially in these times of lockdown and self-isolation.

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A Vision of Segovia – Spain - an oil painting demonstration by Alan Bickley

Paint a Spanish scene in oils with Alan Bickley.

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Painting en plein air in Gozo with Thalia Stones

Thalia Stones shares her experiences of painting en plein air on the Mediterranean island of Gozo.