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How to paint a fast-flowing river

Follow Barry Herniman to paint a Downhill Torrent in watercolour.

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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.

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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

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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