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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 can’t get better than Derwent when it comes to the pigments in its renowned Drawing Pencil range. There are now 48 new nature-inspired colours, taking the range to 72 in total. The Drawing Pencils

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

If you’re used to working with cross stitch kits, you’ll be familiar with the concept of having everything you need ready to start stitching straight away. But when you’re following a counted chart, l

When most of us think of painting, we picture a brush sweeping across canvas or paper. Brushes are indispensable, but they are just the beginning. A whole world of alternative tools can expand your cr

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