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The history of pastel art
Learn about the history, the creation and the development of pastels through the years.
How to create textures in oil paints
How to create a variety of textures for your oil paintings using gesso and other more heavy-body mediums.
How to oil paint using painting knives and palette knives
Learn how to handle a knife when painting with oils, creating texture and effects
How to paint from photographs
Follow artist Steve Strode’s six top tips for painting, not copying, from photographs and bring your work to life
What you need to know about acrylic painting
Discover all the things you need to know about acrylic painting
Experiments to try with acrylic paints
Practise a variety of acrylic painting techniques to allow you to paint with more freedom and creativity.