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How to paint boats in Mevagissey Harbour
Follow Paul Weaver to paint boats at high tide in Mevagissey in watercolour
Painting rain in watercolour
Diana Boanas explores rain as a subject for painting.
Paint Vibrant Still Lifes in Gouache with Wendy Jacob
Wendy Jacob shares her tips for bringing vigour and excitement to your still-life paintings and make them compelling viewing.
How to paint the rustic doorway on this month's front cover
Follow Terry Harrison and learn how to paint the beautiful front cover image on this month's issue of Leisure Painter
How to paint flowers in acrylic ink
When Sue Williams first discovered acrylic inks she loved the effects she obtained when they were diluted with water – and she was hooked.
Top tips for painting in hot places with David Bellamy
Taken from his book, Arabian Light, David shares advice for working in watercolour when the weather is hot.
How to use oil pastels
Learn how to use a variety of tools to create texture and interest in your paintings, then practice the techniques that distinguish oil pastel from its contemporaries.
Watercolour for beginners
Stephen Coates explains watercolour materials, the nature of watercolours and the basic techniques of watercolour painting for beginners.
Practical problem solver - hot-weather colours by Richard Taylor
Richard Taylor advises on how to recreate the warmth of a hot summer's day in watercolour