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Miniature art: nature
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Take some time out to appreciate nature with these miniature artwork ideas! In this video we show you how to paint a mountain, wave and forest on miniature canvases using Water Mixable Oil Paints.
Watch LessonMiniature art: Girl with a pearl earring
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Do you want to paint a quick portrait? Watch as we create a miniature version of Girl with a Pearl Earring.
Watch LessonHow to Draw a Dog
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Looking for some sketching inspiration? Learn how to draw a dog with our quick video tutorial. In less than five minutes, you'll learn how to sketch the outline, add detail, use shading to create depth and add the finishing touches.
Watch LessonHow to Draw a Rose
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Learn how to draw a rose with this quick and easy tutorial. We'll take you through each step, so that you can give it a go, no matter what artistic skill level you're at.
Watch LessonPaint an Easy Watercolour Landscape
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Create your own beautiful landscape with this watercolour painting for beginners. In this tutorial we show you how to use different brush strokes and watercolour painting techniques to bring your artwork to life. Download the lesson and complete material list below to get started!
Watch LessonHow to Draw an Anime Character
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Learn how to draw an anime-inspired character with our step-by-step tutorial. In this lesson we show you how to plan, draw and decorate a character using a 2B pencil, electric eraser and watercolour paints. To create your own design, mix and match different features such as hair, eyes, nose and lips!
Watch LessonHow to Create a Francoise Nielly Inspired Portrait
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In this art tutorial, we show you how to paint a portrait in a similar style to renowned French artist, Francoise Nielly. Learn how, with a simple initial drafting, you can lay down bold colour and thick strokes to create a stunning artwork that celebrates Nielly’s unconventional and vibrant approach to painting. We’ve used H2O Water Mixable Oil Paint, Fluro Acrylic Paints mixed with Water Mixable Linseed Oil Gel Medium, and palette knives to apply thick, clean strokes. You can find the full material list and lesson plan in the downloadable PDF below.
Watch LessonHow to Paint a Rainbow Eucalyptus Tree
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Add some colour to your home with a rainbow eucalyptus tree painting. In this tutorial we teach you how to create the right placement and perspective, build up your layers and achieve excellent form with a range of painting techniques. You can download the complete list of materials and tools in the lesson PDF below.
Watch LessonHow to Create a Cityscape Drawing in Earth Tones
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In this lesson, we'll show you how to make a beautiful cityscape drawing using our Earth Tone Coloured Graphite Pencils, Fine Tip Water Brush, A3 Watercolour Pad (300gsm) and 8 Piece Drawing Set. You'll learn how to create depth, blend and achieve watercolour effects with these water soluble pencils.
Watch LessonHow to Draw a Hummingbird with Colour Pencils
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Learn how to draw a hummingbird with this step-by-step guide. To capture the vibrant colours of the hummingbird, we’ve used Mont Marte A3 Watercolour Paper (180gsm) and Ultra-soft Colour Pencils. This lesson shows you how to achieve a range of effects with our Ultra-soft Colour Pencils including how to shade, blend, burnish and lighten certain areas for a more realistic look.
Watch LessonHow to Paint Watercolour Flowers
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Learn how to paint watercolour flowers with our magnolia video tutorial. In this lesson we show you how to create subtle tone, build contrast and work with other techniques to create a beautiful watercolour painting.
Watch LessonHow to make a 4 Leaf Clover Brooch with Make N Bake Polymer Clay
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In this quick little inspirational video we show you the steps involved, so you can create a simple 4 leaf clover brooch with Make N Bake Polymer Clay. With a little bit of imagination, if you follow these guide lines just about anything can be made into a brooch.
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