Glorious gouache

This is quite a small and rather intricate painting measuring about 8in square. You will start the painting without drawing on the watercolour paper but will spend time in the morning on both drawing

USE LEFTOVER PAINT TO GIVE EVERY ROOM A COLOURFUL LITTLE LIFT

Years ago, my eyes were opened to the economy and power of watercolour when I saw ‘View from Monte Mario of the River Tiber’ by Claude Lorrain in the British Museum. You can still relive the energy an

Years ago, my eyes were opened to the economy and power of watercolour when I saw ‘View from Monte Mario of the River Tiber’ by Claude Lorrain in the British Museum. You can still relive the energy an

‘A blank wall is crying out for wallpaper. It’s the quickest way to inject colour, pattern and personality in one hit. A great wallpaper creates depth and mood, and tells a story without needing anyth

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