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I struggle to cover the texture of the surface I use with coloured pencils. What can I do? Pastelmat is a favourite surface among coloured-pencil artists and teachers for its ease of use and forgiving

I often see raised eyebrows when I mention that I love using soft pastels in my sketchbook. Watercolours are a popular choice, being portable and easy to use, but pastels and pastel pencils feel more

Charcoal

Gouache is a versatile, opaque medium providing great covering power and the ability to correct errors very easily. The range of colours is relatively small compared to other media, but gouache colour

‘The real subject of every painting is light.’ CLAUDE MONET WHENEVER I’M PAINTING A PIECE, I am constantly appraising each movement, blend and nuance along the way. When you break it down, the number

The ocean is a fantastic subject; it encourages a loose, expressive style and teaches you how to capture light, energy and movement. If seascape painting is something youʼd love to try, I highly recom