Inspiring Creativity

How to paint a surrealist inspired portrait

Create your own surrealist inspired portrait using oil paints! In this lesson we show you how to design your painting, mix some basic skin tones and use fine brush strokes to create detail. 

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How to cast an owl in plaster

Learn how to create a mould and cast your own plaster sculpture! In this lesson we'll take you through the entire process step-by-step.

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  Plaster owl
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Leonid Afremov inspired park scene

Learn how to paint a park scene in the modern impressionist style of Leonid Afremov!

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  Leonid Afremov
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How to make acrylics work and look like oils

Did you know you can make acrylic paints work like oil paints? In this quick video we show you how so that you can try it out for yourself!

Still life painting with reflective surfaces

In this video you'll learn how to paint a metallic reflection using oil paints. This stunning technique can be used for a range of subjects including mirrors, silverware and jewellery to name a few.

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  Still life painting with reflective surfaces
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How to paint a portrait with watercolours

Get out your watercolours and learn how to paint a portrait with this quick lesson.

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How to draw a realistic tiger

Learn how to draw a realistic tiger using art markers! Check out the materials list and download the outline below.

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  Tiger outline
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How to paint an abstract butterfly

Are you ready for a quick creative session? In this 4 minute tutorial we show you how to paint an abstract butterfly using acrylic paints. 

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  Paint an abstract butterfly
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How to paint a frog in acrylic

Leap into a fun art project and give this frog painting a go. In this video we step you through how to transfer your image onto a canvas and bring your frog to life with a range of painting techniques. 

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  Paint a frog
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How to draw an elephant

Love getting original and mixing up your media? In this video we show you how to create an elephant artwork using drawing and painting materials. 

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How to draw a dragon

Pick up a pencil and learn how to draw a dragon. In this video we take you through all the steps, from drawing the outline to filling in all the details. Check out the lesson PDF and material list below.

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How to paint a wave in acrylic

With beach season well on its way in Australia, we were inspired to create an ocean-themed painting. Learn how to paint a wave in acrylic and capture a stunning sunset at the same time!

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  Wave Painting
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How to paint a portrait in acrylic and oils

Learn how to create a stunning portrait using acrylic and oil paint, then give it the Midas touch with some gold leaf.

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  Acrylic & oil paint portrait
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How to make a clay fish

If you've been fishing for a fun art project to create with the kids, we've got just the thing! In this step-by-step tutorial, we'll show you how to sculpt a fish using air hardening clay. This project is a great way to help kids develop their fine motor skills and explore their creativity.

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  Clay fish
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How to create a succulent painting in watercolour

Bring a touch of nature into your home or office with a beautiful succulent painting. In this lesson we show you how to paint your own succulent using our Premium Watercolour Paints. 

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  Watercolour Succulent
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How to paint fruit in watercolour

Learn how to paint an orange, strawberry and avocado with this fun watercolour tutorial!

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How to paint a koi fish in watercolour

Learn how to paint a koi fish with watercolour paints! In this lesson we show you how to draw up your design and bring it to life with our Premium Watercolour Paints.

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  Koi Fish
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How to paint a pterosaur sculpture

In this tutorial we show you how to paint a pterosaur using underpainting and a dry brush technique. If you missed out on our previous lesson about how to sculpt a pterosaur, you can check it out here: https://goo.gl/CmAusZ

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  How to Paint a Pterosaur Sculpture
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How to paint an impressionistic urban scene

Try your hand at a loose impressionistic style of painting! We'll take you through each step - from planning, to laying down your colours and adding detail.

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  Impressionistic Style Urban Scene
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How to paint an abstract landscape

Add some colour to your wall with a vibrant abstract landscape painting. In this step-by-step tutorial we show you how to create your own from scratch!

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How to create a realistic rose in oil paint

Create your very own white rose artwork using oil paints! In this tutorial we show you how to use grisaille underpainting with beautiful transparent glazes on top. Download the PDF and material list below.

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Create a pour painting: ocean theme

If you've ever wanted to try your hand at fluid art, you're about to find out how. In this tutorial we take you through each step - from mixing your paints, to pouring and creating stunning patterns. Download the material list and lesson PDF below.

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  Ocean Pour Painting
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How to create a gemstone painting

Making your own gemstone painting isn't as hard as you might think. Watch our run down, grab a paint brush and create your own!

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How to create a diy gold leaf triptych

Add a touch of gold to your walls with our DIY leaf triptych painting. In this tutorial we'll show you how to sketch up and paint one for yourself!

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  Gold Leaf Triptych
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