Make exploding paint bombs

Painting a street scene in acrylics can be tricky, as you contend with rapid drying times and trying to capture too much detail. If your pictures look flat or confused, try to remember that acrylic su

Practical projects to try at home

MATERIALS ■ Enamel mugs in whiteand/or yellow ■ Pebeo porcelain paint ■ Fine paintbrushes ■ Plate ■ Pencil or pen ■ Paper ■ Baking tray ■ Heat mat or choppingboard Designed by Teri Muncey, www.thelove

DRAWING IS GENERALLY where your practical artistic journey begins. A pencil or pen and a sheet of paper is all you need to doodle away. Outlines clarify information, making it easy to access the infor

I want to pass on my expressive approach to painting still lifes from observation using mixed media. I find this way of working freeing and fun. When a painting is started with an attitude of freedom

Create a seasonal centrepiece that’s as stylish as it is spooky