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How to create texture and contrast with acrylic paints
Paint a still-life composition using acrylic paints
How to paint portraits in watercolour
Annelise Pio shows us how to paint a lively portrait of a girl in watercolour, a great introduction to portrait painting.
How to draw a still life of apples in a bowl
Before you start painting Tim Fisher suggests some useful tips to help you build confidence with this simple pencil drawing of apples in a bowl.
Use watercolour and coloured pencils to paint a Granny Smith apple
Janie Gildow shows how to paint an apple that glows using an under-painting of watercolour and adding coloured pencil, in this extract taken from her new book 'Coloured Pencil Explorations'
How to draw a cat using Caran d’Ache Supracolor Soft coloured pencils
Capture the spirit of your favourite pet using coloured pencils with this easy to follow step-by-step guide.
Paint a bright, colourful view of Central Park, New York in oils
Peter Graham paints bright, vibrant city scenes in New York. Follow his painting demonstration to paint Central Park in oils.
How to use pastels to paint dramatic seaside skies
John Patchett shows how simple techniques and colour combinations will help you paint sunlit clouds and dramatic skies.