Inspiring Creativity

Create a Lofi Painting with Watercolour

This week we show you how to create a lofi painting using watercolour. Here you'll discover plenty of watercolour tips and techniques you can use to create a range of projects, including animation backgrounds, children's book illustrations, anime, fantasy and lofi art.

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Create an impressionistic cow painting with acrylics

Join Joe as he walks you through how to paint an impressionist style cow artwork using acrylics. Learn to create texture, highlights and shadows to bring this happy little cow to life. Check out the lesson PDF and materials list down below!

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Create a mountain landscape painting in acrylics

Wanting to experiment with acrylics? Follow our step-by-step process of creating a landscape painting with Mont Marte acrylic paint. Check out the lesson PDF and materials list down below!

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Create an ocean sunset painting with acrylic

In this lesson, Joe takes you through how to create an ocean sunset with acrylic paints. He explores a few techniques, including scumbling, dry brushing, acrylic blending and some impressionism inspired elements. Check out the material list and lesson PDF below!

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Create an art nouveau painting

Looking for your next creative project? In this tutorial we show you how to make your own art nouveau painting using gouache!

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How to paint glass in watercolour

In this video tutorial we show you how to create the effect of glass using watercolour paints!

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Create a Northern Lights painting

Want to paint the Northern Lights? In this video, we show you how you can bring this beautiful artwork to life using acrylic and oil paints.

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Paint a cicada with watercolours

Practice your watercolour skills with this quick cicada tutorial! If you want to create your own, you can find the painting steps and materials list below.

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Create an easy textured painting

Want to try your hand at palette knife painting? This short and sweet acrylic project is a great place to start!

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Modern still life fruit painting

Want to brighten up your walls? In this tutorial we show you how to paint your own summer fruits decor. Check out the materials list and lesson PDF below, then make your own!

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How to paint a school of fish in acrylic

 If you're looking for a short and sweet art project, we've got you covered! In this 5 minute tutorial we show you how to paint an easy ocean-themed painting with acrylic paints.

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How to paint a still life in acrylic

On the hunt for a quick and easy art project? This might be just what you're looking for!

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How to paint betta fish in watercolour

Create your own betta fish watercolour painting with this quick video lesson. Anyone can give it a go, so grab your paints and let's get started.

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Quick beach painting in acrylic

If you don't have much time on your hands, this quick beach painting tutorial might be just what you're looking for! You only need around an hour for this one, so dive in and start creating.

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How to paint clouds

Want to get better at painting realistic clouds with oil paints? Watch and learn as we walk you through it!

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How to paint graffiti with acrylic on canvas

In this video we show you how to create graffiti-style lettering using acrylic paints on canvas. You can check out the lettering outline in the PDF below.

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DIY galaxy shoes

Want to make your own galaxy shoes? Watch and learn how to paint an out-of-this-world design onto your kicks with acrylic paints.

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Planet pouring art for kids

Looking for an easy and fun art project to do with the kids? Make your own poster paint pouring art with this quick video tutorial!

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Make a protea painting

Want to brighten up your walls? In this video tutorial we show you how to make your own protea painting using oil paints. 

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How to fix a torn painted canvas

If you've torn an artwork, this quick trick will have it ready to hang up again in no time. 

How to paint a row boat in oils

Brush up on your oil painting skills with this quick row boat tutorial. It makes a great wall art piece and the best part is that anyone can give it a go!

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How to paint a parrot in acrylic

Grab your acrylics and paint a parrot! Follow along as we take you through the main steps, from drawing your parrot to bringing it to life with a range of bright colours. Download the lesson PDF below for more tips and tricks.

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How to paint expressionist flowers

Bring your own expressionist flower painting to life with this quick lesson that anyone can try.

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How to paint a waterfall

Have a go at painting a waterfall! In this tutorial we show you how to build up texture with modelling paste and bring the scene to life with acrylic paints.

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