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How to Paint Trees with Watercolours Using a Limited Colour Palette

How to Paint Trees with Watercolours Using a Li...

Ellie Jakeman

Trees have been the theme and inspiration for artists over many decades! What could be more satisfying than capturing the natural beauty and splendour of a tree or collection of...

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How to Paint Trees with Watercolours Using a Limited Colour Palette

Ellie Jakeman

Trees have been the theme and inspiration for artists over many decades! What could be more satisfying than capturing the natural beauty and splendour of a tree or collection of...

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Choosing the Correct Watercolour Paper for Your Style of Painting

Choosing the Correct Watercolour Paper for Your...

Ellie Jakeman

When painting with watercolours, the kind of paper you choose will have a dramatic impact on your final result. In this article we will provide you with a brief-but-comprehensive guide...

Choosing the Correct Watercolour Paper for Your Style of Painting

Ellie Jakeman

When painting with watercolours, the kind of paper you choose will have a dramatic impact on your final result. In this article we will provide you with a brief-but-comprehensive guide...

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Multiple Daler Rowney products such as system3 acrylics, Graduate oil paint, acrylic inks and watercolour sets laid out.

Daler-Rowney Products for All Ages, Abilities, ...

Ellie Jakeman

Exploring the World of Daler-Rowney: A Journey Through Art and Design Products What makes their products so special, and who are they truly aimed at?

Daler-Rowney Products for All Ages, Abilities, and Projects!

Ellie Jakeman

Exploring the World of Daler-Rowney: A Journey Through Art and Design Products What makes their products so special, and who are they truly aimed at?

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EPISODE 8 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creating a landscape in Watercolour'

EPISODE 8 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creati...

Ellie Jakeman

  Our final episode brings together all the techniques showcased over the last 7 episodes along with new techniques, to conclude with a final piece.

EPISODE 8 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Creating a landscape in Watercolour'

Ellie Jakeman

  Our final episode brings together all the techniques showcased over the last 7 episodes along with new techniques, to conclude with a final piece.

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EPISODE 6 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Masking and Resist Techniques'

EPISODE 6 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Maskin...

Ellie Jakeman

Our In-House artist Ellie Jakeman takes you through resist techniques using some traditional and unconventional methods such as tea-lights and taper candles, plus masking techniques with masking fluid and masking...

EPISODE 6 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Masking and Resist Techniques'

Ellie Jakeman

Our In-House artist Ellie Jakeman takes you through resist techniques using some traditional and unconventional methods such as tea-lights and taper candles, plus masking techniques with masking fluid and masking...

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EPISODE 4 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Flat & Fan Brush Techniques'

EPISODE 4 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Flat &...

Ellie Jakeman

Throughout this episode, we emphasize hands-on practice and experimentation. By the end of this session, you will not only possess a deeper understanding of these fundamental brushes but also a...

EPISODE 4 - WATERCOLOUR for Beginners - 'Flat & Fan Brush Techniques'

Ellie Jakeman

Throughout this episode, we emphasize hands-on practice and experimentation. By the end of this session, you will not only possess a deeper understanding of these fundamental brushes but also a...

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A Beginner's Guide to Stretching Watercolour Paper

A Beginner's Guide to Stretching Watercolour Paper

Ellie Jakeman

In this How-To guide, we'll take a look at how to stretch your own watercolour paper to ensure it gives you the optimal performance while painting!

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A Beginner's Guide to Stretching Watercolour Paper

Ellie Jakeman

In this How-To guide, we'll take a look at how to stretch your own watercolour paper to ensure it gives you the optimal performance while painting!

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What are Brusho Crystal Colours?

What are Brusho Crystal Colours?

Ellie Jakeman

 Brusho watercolour powders are very easy to use and are very popular with crafters for scrapbooking, journaling, watercolour painters, illustrators, card makers, designers, and any creative extrovert who loves rich...

What are Brusho Crystal Colours?

Ellie Jakeman

 Brusho watercolour powders are very easy to use and are very popular with crafters for scrapbooking, journaling, watercolour painters, illustrators, card makers, designers, and any creative extrovert who loves rich...

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