March 18, 2019

How to Photograph your Artwork

You have spent countless hours on your work of art and now you need to market it. The internet and social media has made getting your work “out there” a lot easier but if you...

March 5, 2019

Summer Pasture, Gloucestershire, Watercolour Tutorial by Paul Weaver

Summer foliage is often a challenge, dealing with all those greens! Looking into the sun helped me simplify this view of trees and grazing sheep, creating atmosphere while reducing shapes and details to receding silhouettes....

February 25, 2019

Alla Prima Portrait Painting with Oils Tutorial by Liam Dickinson

Stage 1 – Reference The whole process begins with a reference photo. I usually offer to meet a client at their own home, which I find puts them more at ease and also gives me...

October 9, 2018

Snowfall, South Wales Watercolour Tutorial by Paul Weaver

I’m always drawn to scenes with strong sunlight and shadows, especially during the winter months and this view of the old barn next to Chapel Cottage Studio near Abergavenny in South Wales makes an irresistible...

September 18, 2018

How to Paint a Watercolour Galaxy

The summer is drawing to a close, and the days are getting shorter, but don’t worry, we can take inspiration from the beautiful night skies to make a magical galaxy painting! Follow this simple step-by-step...

August 22, 2018

My Master Class in Portraiture with Sam Dalby

Portrait Painting, Oil on board or Canvas Recently, I was invited to visit The Mall Galleries, London, for the opening of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters. Along with my two fellow artists Carl Jacobs...

August 6, 2018

Tutorial: How to Paint a Dog Portrait in Watercolour

Denise Findlay is an accomplished Scottish portrait and figurative artist. She is passionate about painting people and animals and is passionate about light and colour. Today she is doing a tutorial of how to paint...

March 22, 2018

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...

March 12, 2018

Reflections, Mevagissey – Watercolour Tutorial By Paul Weaver

Mevagissey is a working harbour located about 5 miles south from St Austell in Cornwall. Walking around the quayside, this view across the harbour with colourful boats, hazy sunlight and interesting reflections caught my eye...

January 25, 2018

Painting Clouds using Bob Ross Wet on Wet Oils

Sophia is a professional artist & certified instructor who shares her joy of painting through teaching, exhibiting her artwork & accepting commissions. In this video Sophia will demonstrate how to easily paint beautiful clouds using...