June 24, 2020

Gouache Paint Guide

Gouache certainly has it’s place in the artistic world. Here we look a little closer at the properties and values of traditional gouache painting.

June 22, 2020

Watercolour Tutorial: Capture the Atmosphere and Light in a Street Scene

Street corner in Pézenas by Nicholas Poullis My philosophy towards painting is simple – I try and capture the subject that has inspired me, what identifies it, the atmosphere and light. While I do not...

June 19, 2020

7 Oil Painting Techniques that Every Artist Should Know

Here we take you through seven of the more popular oil painting techniques that every artist should know. From Grisaille to Glazing, Scrumbling to Chiaroscuro.

June 5, 2020

A Beginners’ Guide to Painting with Acrylics: Tips to Get Started

Want to get started in painting with acrylics but not sure where to start? Our beginners guide gives you some top tips to start your journey.

May 6, 2020

A Beginners’ Guide to Oil Painting: 6 Tips To Get Started

Want to get started in oil painting but not sure where to start? Our beginners guide gives you some top tips to start your journey.

April 5, 2020

Easter Art Projects for Kids

There’s no better way to celebrate the arrival of Spring than by getting the family involved in some Easter art projects! These easy-to-follow Easter art tutorials are suitable for children of all ages and are...

February 20, 2020

The New Ground: using ‘on trend’ Liquitex Black Gesso to create depth in a contemporary painting with Liquitex gouache.

Black Gesso is bang on trend. I predict it will be the next big thing in painting! I’ve certainly noticed a lot more of my students using it as a ground for some very dramatic...

February 10, 2020

Introduction to Alcohol Inks

Jacquard Piñata Alcohol Inks are a highly saturated, fast-drying ink with an alcohol base. They are fantastic for creating poured, fluid art and create artwork with almost instant gratification! Use them on all kinds of...

October 14, 2019

Paint a Smile this Halloween with Snazaroo Face Paints

Halloween is almost upon us and it will soon be time to transform yourself into a terrifying Vampire, spooky ghoul or other frightful beast! These Snazaroo Halloween Face Painting tutorials are as easy as 1,...

October 2, 2019

The Fleeting Fauvist Movement

What is Fauvism? This style of painting refers to the work of a group of French modern artists from the early twentieth century. Known as ‘les fauves’ (translated as ‘wild beasts’), these artists shunned the...