Artistic Tips & Techniques
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How to use oil paints: 5 tips to get you started
By Howard Lyon published
Experiment with these begginer-friendly techniques

How to make your own watercolour paint from plants
By SoMK Klesen published
With some simple household items and your favourite plants, making your own watercolours is easy.

How I get more from my old reference photos for better concept art
By Anna Hollinrake published
My video game concept art tutorial will reveal how you how to turn old photos into great video game art using Photoshop.

Delightfully simple face drawing hack goes viral
By Daniel Piper published
It's a little on the nose.

How to sew: beginners
By Michelle Rowley published
Our pro sewist shares her advice in 'how to sew: beginners', a skills guide for all newcomers. Learn the beginner sewing essentials, including darts and gathers.

A beginner's guide to shading theory
By Charlie Pickard published
Learn the theory for shading simple shapes and more complex references.

How to draw with pastels and Conté crayons
By Rebecca de Mendonça published
Capture the essence of natural forms by combining these two mediums.

How to use proportional dividers
By Jill Tisbury published
Make the most of proportional dividers to create a drawing of a squirrel.
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