Top tips
Top tips
How to paint facial features with Hazel Soan
Hazel Soan looks closely at the eyes, nose and mouth – what to look for, what to include and what to leave out of your watercolour portraits.
How to paint a watercolour picture that tells a story by Fiona Peart
Fiona Peart shows how to paint individuals and groups of figures that tell a different story every time
How to paint a cat in watercolour with Liz Chaderton
Liz Chaderton demonstrates a portrait of a cat step by step.
How to move from acrylic to oil painting
Find out how acrylic painting skills can be transferred successfully to oil painting – and why you should try it.
How to use mixed media and collage to paint flowers
Doris Charest explains easy methods to experiment with mixed media to produce a vibrant flower painting. Plus how to make your own collage paper.
How to paint a badger using liquid acrylics
Discover the benefits of liquid acrylics as you paint a badger's head with Linda Wain.