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How to paint architectural subjects in pastel

Steve Hall demonstrates how pastel can be used to paint architectural subjects.

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How to paint a watercolour pet portrait

Sally Hewlett-Taylor explains how to approach a commission and demonstrates a watercolour portrait of a cat.

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How to paint a village scene in winter

Focus on painting realistic shadows as you follow Charles Evans’ demonstration painting of a winter scene.

How to paint white on white in watercolour

Paint white on white paper using traditional transparent watercolour methods, with Colin Steed

An introduction to painting in gouache

Robert Brindley discusses the unique qualities of gouache.

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How to paint a winter sunset

What colours do you need to paint a sunset? Learn how to paint a winter sunset in oils with Alan Bickley.

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Top tips for sketching birds

Emma Price shares her top tips for sketching birds en plein air.

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Make your own wintry print with Margaret Mallows

Margaret demonstrates a wintry linocut print

Print your own Christmas cards using linocut techniques

Use a two-colour linocut printing technique and a sturdy spoon to create your own seasonal greetings cards with James Green.

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Explore mixed-media materials and techniques

Lydia Bauman encourages you to experiment with a variety of unconventional materials and mixed-media techniques as you paint a view of Mount Fuji.

How to paint a winter landscape from a summer photo

Jem Bowden shows how to transform a summer landscape of Glastonbury Tor into a muted snow scene in watercolour

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How to paint birds in flight

Becky Thorley-Fox advises on strategies for capturing birds in the air and feeding in groups and demonstrates a painting of geese against an autumn sunrise.

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