Artistic Tips & Techniques
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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.

How to paint water in oils
By Aaron Miller published
Discover the best way to create rippling water effects in oils, including how to master reflections.

How to paint a seascape using oil paints
By David Chambers last updated
We teach you how to paint a seascape in this tutorial.
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