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Inspired by Turner

Take inspiration from JMW Turner as Glyn Macey shows how to paint a London sunset with an iconic landmark.

How to plan a watercolour painting from sketches

John Kay explains how he uses sketches to plan a watercolour painting of a Yorkshire village scene.

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On a knife’s edge. Paint a New York street scene with Mike Rollins

Take out your painting knives to create the illusion of a busy, detailed street scene in New York

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 paint a London street scene in watercolour

Mark Buck demonstrates a busy view of the Southbank in winter

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Practical Problem Solver - Street Life by Gerald Green

Gerald Green advises on how to have street scenes that look lively – and not cluttered

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Painting a night scene by Marie Antoniou

Don’t be put off painting a night scene – Marie Antoniou has some great advice to get you started and to make the bright lights glow.

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How to Create Quick and Lively Urban Scenes with Klaus Meier-Pauken

Step-by-step projects for urban sketching.

How to paint urban scenes at dusk

Chris Forsey shows how urban scenes at dusk can be truly magical – full of sparkling light and atmosphere, which he paints using heavy body acrylics

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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.

How to paint a French market scene in mixed media with Jill Hammond

PaintersOnline regular, Jill Hammond explains her mixed media painting techniques as she paints a French market scene step-by-step.

Towards St Paul’s - acrylic painting en grisaille with Jo Quigley

Jo Quigley explains why painting in grisaille is something you should consider, and demonstrates how to use this technique to make a grisaille painting in acrylic.

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