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