Top tips
Top tips
How to paint a Kentish scene in watercolour with Ray Campbell-Smith
Ray Campbell Smith shows how to overcome the shortfalls of photography to create a more pleasing painting.
Our ultimate watercolour guide: how to get started with watercolour painting
Not sure where to start with watercolour painting? Let us help you learn how to watercolour with our collection of helpful guides from choosing the best watercolour paper and brushes, to painting a simple watercolour landscape.
How to paint shiny objects
Lotta Camilla Teale shares her tips for painting still lifes that include shiny objects, such as silver or iridescent ceramics.
How to create aerial and atmospheric perspective in watercolour
Lesley Linley shows how to depict space and atmosphere in your landscape paintings.
How to paint a woodland scene in watercolour Colin Steed
Colin Steed advises on simplifying a photograph of a woodland scene for a watercolour landscape painting, as part one of a two part painting project for readers to follow.
How to paint a winter landscape from a summer photo
Jem Bowden shows how to transform a summer landscape of Glastonbury Tor into a muted snow scene in watercolour