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 8, 2019

Autumn Landscape, Somerset, Watercolour Tutorial by Paul Weaver

Autumn is a wonderful time to paint, with the greens of summer giving way to vibrant oranges, browns and mellow ochre hues. In this example, the light and shade falling across the front of the...

August 14, 2019

The Constructive / Deconstructive Process Explained

Jenedy Paige takes us through a unique process, it involves applying paint and then removing it which she calls the constructive/deconstructive process.

June 16, 2019

7 Step Acrylic Self Portrait Tutorial by Aine Divine

Well this was an exciting project to embark upon. There’s something satisfying and settled about painting a picture for the purpose of a step by step feature. I love knowing the process will be picked...

May 13, 2019

Sky Arts Landscape finalist Greg Mason’s top tips for Plein Air Painting

Greg Mason shares his top tips on the act of painting en Plain Air (which essentially means painting outdoors or outside the studio).

May 2, 2019

Winsor & Newton Professional Water Colour – Jewel Colours Tutorial ‘Beachcomber’

Originally launched as limited edition colours, due to popular demand Winsor & Newton have added these beautiful jewel like colours to their permanent range. Available in Transparent Orange, Quinacridone Violet, Aqua Green, Smalt Dumont’s Blue...

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...