Artistic Tips & Techniques
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How to create a realistic oil painting of nature
By Justin 'Coro' Kaufman last updated
Discover how to work in layers to create a realistic oil painting of nature.

How to paint sunsets: Create the perfect coloured sky
By Rob Lunn published
Top tips to help you learn how to mix and paint sunsets.

Lino printmaking: An introduction
By Meg Buick last updated
A step-by-step guide to lino printmaking.

How to get started with woodcut printmaking
By Ben Brady published
Lino printing's older cousin is fun, effective, and produces beautiful results.

Master the wet-on-wet oil painting technique
By Valérie Pirlot published
Learn the wet-on-wet, or 'alla prima', oil painting technique with these 5 practical tips.

How to capture the light with oils
By Valérie Pirlot published
5 top tips for oil paintings that celebrate and capture light.

How to create glowing colours with oil paints
By Bob Eggleton published
Learn how to let the magic happen on the canvas.

Painting a portrait in oils: A guide
By Howard Lyon published
Learn how to focus on seeing key shapes in your subject, and use this technique to paint a portrait in oils.
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