Top tips
Top tips
How to paint noses in oil
Kathy Barker takes you through the basics of how to paint a nose
How to paint hair
Learn how to paint hair in different media with Ann Witheridge as she shares her top tips.
How to paint mouths in oil
Kathy Barker shares her top tips for painting mouths in oil
How to paint portraits with character
Kathy Barker advises on how to bring a sitter to life by focusing on shapes and values rather than detail when working in oils
How to paint portraits in charcoal
Charcoal is a beautiful medium and very adaptable for drawing portraits – you can smudge it around or be very precise and detailed, as Kathy Barker demonstrates
How to paint eyes in oil
Kathy Barker takes an in-depth look at painting eyes, showing you how to capture expressions and emotions