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Tutorial : How to Paint Ocean Waves in Watercolour (Without Masking Fluid)
Learn how to paint powerful ocean waves and sea spray in watercolour without masking fluid. Step-by-step seascape tutorial using wet-in-wet, cling film and salt techniques.
Guest on ‘Textile talk’ Podcast
How exciting. I was a guest speaker on the new arty podcast. Have a listen.
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Tutorial : How to Paint Ocean Waves in Watercolour (Without Masking Fluid)
Learn how to paint powerful ocean waves and sea spray in watercolour without masking fluid. Step-by-step seascape tutorial using wet-in-wet, cling film and salt techniques.
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Arty Tip -Simple & Affordable Watercolour Materials for Beautiful Results
You do not have to break the bank to start painting. A small collection of affordable, reliable materials is more than enough to create beautiful work.
Arty tip – How to Paint a Summer Tree in Watercolour Using a Natural Sponge
Painting a summer tree in watercolour can feel intimidating, but using a natural sponge makes the process loose, expressive, and far more enjoyable. This simple watercolour technique is perfect for beginners and anyone who wants to avoid overworking their foliage.
Arty tip of the month – Winter trees in watercolour
In this demonstration, I want to share a simple and effective approach to painting winter trees, perfect for beginners but equally enjoyable for more experienced painters.
Arty tip of the month – ‘work with me’ wet-in-wet for beginners using only two colours.
This month’s video is a short, beginner-friendly demo showing how to create a peaceful watercolour landscape using only two colours.
Ary tip of the Month – Tricks and Techniques in My Watercolour Seascapes
Over time, I’ve explored a range of...
Arty Tip of the month – Understanding watercolour paper
Understanding Watercolour Papers: Why they all...
Arty tip of the Month – the joy of starting a sketchbook
Recently, I’ve found myself returning to one of...
Arty tip of the month – Using photos in your artwork, the right (and legal way!)
Capturing inspiration from photographs in a way that’s both legal and creative can be tricky. Watch my latest video to learn how!
Arty tip of the month – Recording and collecting reference material
The Importance of Recording and Collecting...
Arty tip of the month – Tree and undergrowth painting in watercolour part 2
Part 2 of my tree and undergrowth watercolour is finally live — and if I’m honest, this painting gave me a rough ride.