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How to paint architectural subjects in pastel
Steve Hall demonstrates how pastel can be used to paint architectural subjects.
Drawing the natural world in pen and ink
How to create a hatched and cross hatched pen and ink drawing of the natural world.
How to paint a floral still life
Soraya French demonstrates a mixed-media still life of flowers given to her by her children.
How to paint a watercolour pet portrait
Sally Hewlett-Taylor explains how to approach a commission and demonstrates a watercolour portrait of a cat.
How to paint daffodils in watercolour
Follow Julie King step-by-step as she paints bright and natural-looking daffodils using traditional watercolour painting techniques.
How to paint lavender
Colin Steed shows how to paint a study of lavender flowers.
How to sketch birds from life
Richard Allen shares his secrets for sketching birds from life and demonstrates a watercolour sketch of birds on the shoreline.
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.
Use Chinese brush painting techniques to paint a still life
Paint a still life of pak choi and radishes using Chinese brush painting techniques
How to paint a red telephone box in watercolour
Use watercolour to paint an iconic red phone box with Wendy Jelbert
How to paint a dramatic cloudburst in pastels
Follow Sandra Orme‘s tips and advice as she demonstrates how to capture a dramatic cloudburst of rain using pastels.
How to paint snow in pastel
Keep your composition simple to produce a vibrant snow scene in pastel with Les Darlow