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.
Seaside Studies by Sue Sareen
Sue Sareen turns colour theory upside down as she heads for the sea with her watercolours
How to paint a feather in watercolour with Paul Hopkinson
Practise fine strokes of a small brush to paint a pheasant’s feather with Paul Hopkinson.
How to paint Crail Harbour in Watercolour by David Bellamy
David Bellamy demonstrates a watercolour painting of Crail Harbour.
Skyscapes in watercolour with Robert Austin
Robert Austin describes his approach to painting skyscapes in watercolour
How to Paint an Abstract Landscape in Watercolour
Abstracts are about ideas and choices, says Paul Riley. In this extract demonstrates an abstract painting inspired by the landscape.
How to paint an Amur Leopard in watercolour with Ruth Buchanan
Ruth Buchanan explains how to paint animal coat patterns, using these to help describe the form, and how to cope with the effect of shadows on coat patterns.