Step-by-step studio

I’VE COME FROM A VERY TECHNICAL BACKGROUND. When I started getting busier and time spent on artwork became much more precious, I began looking for ways to streamline the process without losing the pre

Question I don’t want a lot of new supplies. What essential equipment do I need to get going with coloured pencils? Answer I remember when I started drawing again in my late 40s, I looked for a lot of

WITH THE SUMMER LANDSCAPE PAINTING SEASON upon us, this is a great time to consider palette choices, new colour additions and expression in brushwork for our landscapes. Choosing a palette of oil colo

I often see raised eyebrows when I mention that I love using soft pastels in my sketchbook. Watercolours are a popular choice, being portable and easy to use, but pastels and pastel pencils feel more

Oil pastels are composed of a mixture of pigment, a non-drying binder, and a nontoxic, non-yellowing wax. Although there are many brands on the market, I prefer Sennelier oil pastels, which have a cre

AS SOMEONE WHO SPECIALISES in coloured pencil pet portraits, I’m very familiar with layering fur and capturing texture, but this time I wanted to explore smoother surfaces, bolder shapes and underwate