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Top tips for painting holidays
Richard Pikesley, a holiday tutor, answers the most frequently asked questions about getting the most from a painting…
How to - quick sketching techniques
For those who just want to pack a sketchbook and pen, Steve Strode demonstrates rapid sketching techniques for the artist on the move.
Experiencing a painting holiday in the UK
Shuji Uehara, a Japanese watercolour painter, shares his experiences, and advice, about painting courses and holidays in the UK.
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Painting a beach scene from a sketch
Brian Smith uses a watercolour sketchbook study to work up a painting of a hot day on the beach in this demonstration.
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