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...

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...