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Top tips for how to sketch water

Brian Smith shares top advice for how to depict water in your sketchbook.

How to set up a still life with Amanda Cooper

Winter is a good time to set up still lifes, practising techniques and working out compositional ideas that will serve you well for the summer, by Amanda Cooper

Steve Strode's painting challenge

Kick-start your creativity with Steve Strode's 30-day painting challenge!

British Plein Air Painters’ top tips for painting outdoors

Top artists from the British Plein Air Painters share their top tips for painting outdoors.

All your painting holiday questions answered

Richard Pikesley answers queries about joining a painting holiday

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

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