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How to create aerial and atmospheric perspective in watercolour
Lesley Linley shows how to depict space and atmosphere in your landscape paintings.
How to suggest depth and distance using aerial perspective in your watercolour landscapes
How to suggest depth and distance using aerial perspective in your watercolour landscapes
Getting the Correct Perspective by David Bellamy
David Bellamy offers helpful advice on how to get the correct perspective when painting landscapes.
How to use a limited palette
Peter Cronin advises using a limited palette for watercolour landscapes and ‘palette muck’ colours to achieve atmospheric grey tones.
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 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.
How to paint a Mediterranean coastal scene
Use water-mixable oils to paint a typical Mediterranean French scene.
How to paint people and figures in watercolour townscapes by Jake Winkle
Jake Winkle offers advice on getting the correct perspective when painting townscapes and how best to include figures in your paintings.
How to draw a bear using pastel pencils
Follow Bob Elcock’s step-by-step demonstration to draw a brown bear and her cub using pastel pencils.
Explore mixed-media materials and techniques
Lydia Bauman encourages you to experiment with a variety of unconventional materials and mixed-media techniques as you paint a view of Mount Fuji.