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.

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How to paint a snowy landscape in watercolour with Julie King

Join Julie King on a winter’s walk without having to venture out into the cold! Here’s how to capture the peaceful atmosphere of a snow-laden landscape using a variety of techniques to create texture and atmosphere.

Paint a portrait of Father Christmas on recycled cardboard with Liz Chaderton

Reduce, reuse, recycle! Follow Liz Chaderton as she paints a jolly portrait of Father Christmas on packaging cardboard.

How to paint a misty woodland scene in watercolour with Paul Talbot-Greaves

Paul Talbot-Greaves demonstrates how to use the wet-into-wet technique to recreate a misty woodland scene in watercolour.

How to Paint Simple Figures

Learn how to complete simple figures that will add life to your paintings with Terry Harrison

How to paint autumn leaves in watercolour with Tessa Spanton

Be inspired by the colours of autumn as you glaze transparent colours, use Clingfilm and salt, and practise the wet-in-wet technique, with Tessa Spanton.

How to paint a snow scene in watercolour with Alwyn Crawshaw

Alwyn Crawshaw analyses the development of a watercolour snow scene in five illustrated stages and describes his working procedure.

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