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A good high street stationery shop will stock a folding ruler. Here’s one way of using it

5 common drawing problems and how to overcome them

Help is at hand with these five common problems and how to overcome them.

Discover something new with Field Studies Council art courses

Be inspired by the English countryside with Field Studies Council's range of art and craft courses - designed to help you develop your skills and experiment.

Inside Bonny Snowdon’s coloured pencil art courses

Bonny Snowdon teaches people how to see differently in her coloured pencil art courses.

Ultimate guide to painting holidays: Tips for artists

Your complete guide to painting holidays, packed with practical tips, planning advice, and helpful links to make your artistic getaway inspiring and stress-free.

Plein-air painting in less accessible places

Tony Hogan shares the unique experience of painting in hard to reach areas, with a focus on safety, gear and top tips.

The benefits of a painting holiday

We explore the main benefits as well as key questions to ask before you commit to a painting holiday.