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How to paint echinacea in mixed media

Soraya French shows how to paint the intense, lush colours of echinacea using acrylics and mixed media to bring them to vibrant life.

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What's it like to enter Sky Landscape Artist of the Year?

Read Semi-Finalists 2023 Sky Arts Landscape of the Year’s contestant Anne Byrne’s experience of appearing on the show.

How to plan a watercolour painting from sketches

John Kay explains how he uses sketches to plan a watercolour painting of a Yorkshire village scene.

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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.

Capturing the essence of a subject from a photograph

Painters Online member, Richard Cox shares how he has developed his painting style to focus on capturing the impression and tonal values of a subject.

How to create a paper collage of figs and birds with Hazel Jarvis

Explore paper collage, with this video by Hazel Jarvis, as she creates a colourful scene of figs and birds.

How to keep your watercolour mixes bright with Barry Herniman

Follow Barry Herniman, as he demonstrates how to keep your watercolour mixes bright in this exclusive video.

So you want to be a professional artist?

Explore our ultimate guide to promoting and selling your work in a digital age.

How to become a professional artist

Make full use of all the advice on offer for progressing your career as a professional artist.

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How to market your art

Sarah Edmonds underlines the importance of marketing as part of your strategy to attract potential customers

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Collaboration in the art community

There are as many advantages to collaborating with other artists as there are reasons to join forces, as Sarah Edmonds explains.

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Joining a Professional Body or Art Society

If you are keen to advance your career, gain valuable peer support and grow in confidence, joining a recognised professional body is a worthy challenge.

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