Top tips
Top tips
How to paint white flowers on white paper by Richard Taylor
Richard Taylor offers advice on how to paint the white flowers of springtime in watercolour on white paper
One stroke watercolour painting with Francesco Fontana
Francesco Fontana demonstrates that less is more with his one-stroke watercolour method, with exercises for you to try.
Coloured pencil techniques with Alyona Nickelsen
Alyona Nickelsen explains how you can adapt painting methods and techniques for coloured pencil work whilst continuing to enjoy the amazing benefits of this dry medium
How to paint figures in watercolour with Brian Smith – Part Two
How to incorporate larger-scale figures in your paintings, from quickly described summaries to detailed renditions, by Brian Smith.
How to paint figures in watercolour with Brian Smith – Part One
Brian Smith looks at some of the problems associated with rendering figures in watercolour, showing how to paint figures in the background and middle distance.
How to paint bright Mediterranean scenes in watercolour with Colin Joyce - part two
How to add contrast and interest to a scene of a side street in shadow, by Colin Joyce.