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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. We encourage you to embrace the unexpected, to play with pressure and angle, and to discover the endless array of...

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

Ellie Jakeman

  Throughout this episode, we emphasize hands-on practice and experimentation. We encourage you to embrace the unexpected, to play with pressure and angle, and to discover the endless array of...

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How to Stretch Watercolour Paper : A Beginner's Guide:

How to Stretch Watercolour Paper : A Beginner's...

Ellie Jakeman

Stretching watercolour paper is a technique used to prevent your paper warping or cockling. Unstretched paper that is less than 200lb or 425gsm may move and create hills and valleys...

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How to Stretch Watercolour Paper : A Beginner's Guide:

Ellie Jakeman

Stretching watercolour paper is a technique used to prevent your paper warping or cockling. Unstretched paper that is less than 200lb or 425gsm may move and create hills and valleys...

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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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watercolour painting of yellow flowers with brushes and colour charts

Discover ROSA: A Proud Heritage of Ukrainian Ar...

Ellie Jakeman

Whether you're just beginning your artistic journey or are a seasoned professional, ROSA’s high-performing and beautifully made products are a joy to use. Explore the ROSA range today at ARTdiscount and...

Discover ROSA: A Proud Heritage of Ukrainian Art Materials

Ellie Jakeman

Whether you're just beginning your artistic journey or are a seasoned professional, ROSA’s high-performing and beautifully made products are a joy to use. Explore the ROSA range today at ARTdiscount and...

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Colourful close up image of flowers and flower pods, using Caran D'ache Neocolor 11 Aquarelle Wax Pastels

50 Years of Colourful Creativity: Celebrating C...

Ellie Jakeman

This year, we celebrate 50 vibrant years of the Caran d’Ache Neocolor II Aquarelle Wax Pastel—a ground breaking tool that has inspired generations of artists, designers, students, and creatives across...

50 Years of Colourful Creativity: Celebrating Caran d’Ache Neocolor II Aquare...

Ellie Jakeman

This year, we celebrate 50 vibrant years of the Caran d’Ache Neocolor II Aquarelle Wax Pastel—a ground breaking tool that has inspired generations of artists, designers, students, and creatives across...

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image of an underwater scene with coral and a seahorse created with inks

Celebrating World Ocean Day

Ellie Jakeman

If you’ve ever wanted to dip your toes into vibrant ink illustration, now’s the perfect time to take the plunge! Inks are a joy to work with—fluid, bold, and beautifully...

Celebrating World Ocean Day

Ellie Jakeman

If you’ve ever wanted to dip your toes into vibrant ink illustration, now’s the perfect time to take the plunge! Inks are a joy to work with—fluid, bold, and beautifully...

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