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How to paint a fast-flowing river
Follow Barry Herniman to paint a Downhill Torrent in watercolour.
A river for all seasons by Ronald Morgan
The Thames: oil demonstration
Barry Herniman paints views from the River Wye
Barry Herniman paints scenes of the Wye Valley following Gilpin's rules of the 'picturesque'
Top techniques for painting riverside foliage in watercolour
What could be more iconic of a British summer landscape than a sunny river scene? Join Wendy Jelbert on a riverside stroll, as she tackles colour mixing for assorted foliage in this extract from the first in a new series.
How to paint boats on the mouth of an estuary
Alan Bickley demonstrates a river scene with boats in oils.
How to paint rivers with Tim Havers
Tim Havers explains what to look for when painting bodies of water and illustrates his points with some of his own paintings.
Plein-air Painting City Guides: Basel, Switzerland
Here's a guide tailored for visitors to Basel, Switzerland, specifically geared toward plein air painting — outdoor painting enthusiasts will find this city incredibly inspiring with its rich architecture, river views, and cultural flair.
How to Capture Light in Watercolour and Mixed Media
Artist Chris Forsey shows how he mixes watercolour with other media for maximum effect in this demonstration showing, step-by-step, how to paint teasels and willowherb through the mist on the river Stour
Capture the light by Tony Hogan
In the final of three works depicting different light effects throughout the day, Tony Hogan demonstrates how he paints evening light