Mixed media

Mixed media art is an exciting way using a variety of different media. Don't get your media in a muddle though - read our ultimate guide to mixed media and enjoy our wide range of tips, techniques and demonstrations from top artist tutors.

Media
- Acrylic
- Mixed media
- Oil
- Other media
  - Charcoal
  - Digital art
  - Graphite
  - Ink
  - Printmaking
- Pastel
- Pencil
  - Coloured pencil
- Water mixable
- Watercolour
Subjects
- Animals
  - Birds
  - Insects
  - Pets
- Figures
- Landscapes
- Nature
  - Flowers
  - Trees
  - Weather
- Portraits
- Seascapes
  - Boats & harbours
- Seasons
  - Autumn
  - En plein air
  - Spring
  - Summer
  - Winter
- Still life
- Urban & buildings
  - Buildings
  - Urban
Tutorials & features
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How to paint a Paris cityscape

Ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games, Alan Bickley demonstrates a Paris cityscape in mixed media using watercolour, gouache and pencil.

How to paint a Spritsail Barge on the Orwell

Alan Bickley uses pen and wash to depict an iconic Spiritsail barge on the Orwell.

How to paint a still life with dried poppies

Alan Bickley demonstrates a still life of dried poppy seedheads in mixed media

British Plein Air Painters’ top tips for painting outdoors

Top artists from the British Plein Air Painters share their top tips for painting outdoors.

How to paint a still life with grapefruit and pears

Alan Bickley demonstrates a healthy breakfast still life painting in mixed media using charcoal pencils, acrylic ink, soft pastel, conte chalk and gouache.

How to use cross hatching techniques in pen and ink drawings

Learn how to create hatched and cross hatched pen and ink drawings in this demonstration by Julie Powell.