Like many artists, I often develop designs for paintings from photographic reference, despite its still being thought of by many as cheating. They argue that it is only by working directly from the su

When painting from a reference photo, it’s fair to say that composition is already there for you. But when we paint in the great outdoors, it suddenly becomes very difficult. You have a wide periphera

You will learn How to blend layers for a smooth finish Deciding when to blend or not Other tools to use for blending Welcome back to the Colour Pencil Clinic, your monthly exploration of tips, tricks

Expert dog photographer Kingsley Singleton shows how to edit this back-lit shot so it’s ready for printing

James Abbott goes back in time with these quick and easy vintage Photoshop effects

Dark and reflection nebulae are among the trickiest targets for imagers. Teasing out details so that they stand out from the background sky, especially through bad light pollution, can be tough, and e