Top tips
Top tips
Explore mixed-media materials and techniques
Lydia Bauman encourages you to experiment with a variety of unconventional materials and mixed-media techniques as you paint a view of Mount Fuji.
How to use ‘Tonking’ as part of your mixed media painting projects
Fiona Phipps discusses the method of transferring newsprint ink to create colour and texture in your paintings.
How to paint daffodils in watercolour
Follow Paul Weaver’s three-step method for painting flowers in watercolour.
How to add animals to your watercolour paintings
Add animals to your watercolour paintings to bring life and joy, or even whimsy, to the work and create a more human story with Steve Griggs.
Our ultimate guide to acrylics: getting started with acrylic painting
Whether you're new to acrylic painting or want to go back to the basics, let us help you learn how to paint with acrylics with our collection of helpful guides from learning acrylic painting techniques to mixing acrylic paint.
Practising acrylic brush strokes: a step-by-step guide
Practice making a variety of brush marks, acrylic colour mixing and painting an acrylic landscape in this guide to acrylic brush techniques by Jackie Garner.