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How to paint a wisteria-clad doorway in pastels with John Patchett

Follow a step-by-step demonstration to paint a wisteria-clad doorway with John Patchett

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Light and shade – creating dimension with John Patchett

Learn how to bring your pastel painting to life with strong contrasts of colour.

Still life in the garden by John Patchett

John Patchett shows how to use still life subjects in garden settings to provide key elements pastel compositions.

The call of the sea by John Patchett

John Patchett shares top tips and advice for painting harbour and coastal scenes in pastel.

How to paint street and market scenes in pastels by John Patchett

Top advice for capturing busy markets and street scenes in pastel.

How to use pastels to paint dramatic seaside skies

John Patchett shows how simple techniques and colour combinations will help you paint sunlit clouds and dramatic skies.