Watercolour
Watercolour is a highly popular choice of medium for many artists and can be used to produce both soft and bold effects. Easy to mix and apply, you can build them up quickly with very little drying time in between. If you are new to watercolour painting, take a look at our ultimate guide for beginners, then get creative with wet-in-wet and wet-on-dry techniques and more with our great range of watercolour tips, techniques and demonstrations from top watercolour tutors.
Discover the value of monochrome painting
How to make monochrome landscapes with Paul Riley
How to paint monochrome studies
Use monochrome to help understand the importance of tone in your portraits.
How to paint a March hare in watercolour with Rachel McNaughton
Enjoy painting a loose and lively study of a hare, by Rachel McNaughton.
From petal to plant - how to paint flowers with Pam Bowen
Pam Bowen takes us through the process of painting a flower from life
How to paint a sunflower and other potted plants
In this extract Julie King tells you how to paint potted plants from your garden
Botanical painting for beginners – how to paint an iris in watercolour with Jarnie Godwin
Achieve a high level of tonal variation, complex highlights and deep shadows with this larger-than-life botanical study of a purple bearded iris, by Jarnie Godwin.