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.
Inside the work of figurative artist, Freddy Paske
Learn more about Freddy Paske and the influences that have shaped his work, in this interview with the award-winning figurative artist.
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.
How to keep your watercolours moist outside
Barry Herniman looks at the different ways to keep your watercolours moist when painting en plein air and extend their life
What materials do I need for an art painting holiday?
Ensure you have all you need for your painting holiday with this guide to travelling with watercolours, acrylics, pastels and oils
How to choose and clean your brushes
Looking for a new brush? Discover how to choose a paint brush and keep them clean with top advice from artist, Melanie Cambridge.
Painting a beach scene from a sketch
Brian Smith uses a watercolour sketchbook study to work up a painting of a hot day on the beach in this demonstration.