Water mixable
Explore Water-Mixable Painting Techniques with Painters Online – your go-to source for expert tips, in-depth articles, and practical tutorials on using water-mixable paints. Learn solvent-free methods for blending, layering, colour mixing, brush care, and clean-up—whether you're working with water-mixable oils, acrylics, or other hybrid media. Perfect for artists seeking a low-toxicity, eco-friendly alternative without compromising on quality or versatility. Discover new techniques and elevate your water-mixable painting today!
Top tips for how to sketch water
Brian Smith shares top advice for how to depict water in your sketchbook.
How to paint Christmas baubles
Learn how to paint shiny baubles, looking at light, shadows, reflections and highlights, in water-mixable oils
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 blossom in oils and acrylics
Loosen up your brushstrokes as you paint pink cherry blossom against a bright blue sky with Valérie Pirlot.
Learn how to paint in pen and wash
Discover top tips for painting with pen and wash as you create a colourful green iguana with advice from Liz Chaderton and Paul Riley.
How to paint a rabbit using Chinese brush painting techniques
Seok Yam Chew uses Chinese brush painting techniques to paint a rabbit on rice paper