Inspirational journal: A kiss under the mistletoe A Kiss Under the Mistletoe I’ve been finding lots of inspiration by painting mistletoe this season. As a sign of love and peace, it’s a lovely way to start the celebrations by sprinkling a little bit of happiness (and romance) this festive season. Throughout December, I have been…

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How to paint mistletoe in loose watercolour In this creative sketchbook study, I’m going to show you how to paint your very own mistletoe. I have selected a green and blue colour palette to capture the wintry essence this season brings, ensuring to capture the smooth edged, evergreen leaves, and silky white berries on my…

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How to stop paints muddying Living close to the South Downs has beautiful scenic benefits, however, the mud is less desirable, and this is also the same when it comes to painting wet-in-wet techniques. Painting loose water colour is a beautiful way to bring your painting to life, but muddy hues aren’t pleasant and can…

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How to not muddy your watercolours Living close to the South Downs has beautiful scenic benefits, however, the mud is less desirable, and this is also the same when it comes to painting wet-in-wet techniques. Painting loose water colour is a beautiful way to bring your painting to life, but muddy hues aren’t pleasant and…

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Capturing the rich colours of autumn in loose watercolour In this short sketchbook study, I sat somewhere peaceful to work from real life using my sketchbook and paints from my handy travel case to really absorb the atmosphere and relax my mind while capturing the rich colours of the autumnal landscape. I will show you…

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