ÉBAUCHE IS FRENCH FOR FIRST PASS OR QUICK SKETCH. You can see in great detail what has been lost and what has been gained by putting on a wet and wild ébauche after creating an initial charcoal drawin

LITTLE CAPTURES THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS more perfectly than a puppy nestled beneath the tree, bringing to mind the twinkle of festive lights, the glow of December evenings and that unmistakable mix of

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

You will learn How to add texture to a pastel painting Using mark-making effectively for light and water Working with wet and dry pastel layers When I was asked to create a demo that included a variat

As a beginner many years ago, I was constantly disappointed with my first attempts at painting. I just couldn’t understand what the problem was. I thought I was following the instructions from either