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Taken from John Clayton’s ‘Thread Bears’ collection, this adorable bear William is reading a festive story to a sleeping Mr Mouse, all snuggled up in bed. There are seven kits available of ‘Bedtime St

As with all artists, there is a need to create in us all. How we do that often depends on the materials and equipment that we choose. I have been painting and drawing for over 40 years, which has give

Alla Prima is Italian for “at the first” and in painting terms means completing a painting at once, in a single sitting or session. The overall aim is to capture an immediate impression of the subject

From Turner Prize nominees to self-taught beginners, artists treasure the exquisite hues and perfect consistency of pastels handmade in a Northumberland rectory

Double-drenching isn’t the only trending paint technique. Our panel of style experts shares some creative ways you can use paint to craft a more unique space

ALEXANDRA GOSS CHARTS THE RISE OF THE PAINT COLOUR CONSULTANT