Light on dark

You will learn Using a restricted palette Breaking your pastel for sharp lines Highlighting areas for a moonlit effect You will need Surface: Sennelier La Carte pastel card, 7x5in (18x13cm) Pastel col

AT THE HEART OF MY OWN PRACTICE lies observation and my wish to capture atmosphere of the place, wherever that may be. To achieve this, I like to work en plein air observing the new scenes and alla pr

The transient effect of mist is a challenge to paint. This wonderful and atmospheric light effect has inspired artists for years and I’m no exception. I spend a lot of time in many different landscape

Watercolour painting requires planning. Most paintings are done in layers, working from lightest to darkest and using the white of the paper as a highlight. So how do you approach a media that is hard

You will learn Painting winter light effectively Applying texture using tools Balancing variety with clarity The painting Morning Light at Marple Locks was born from one of those early winter mornings

James Abbott explains how to boost plain skies in your cityscapes, with four simple but effective Photoshop techniques