Inspiring Creativity

Easy poppy flower painting

Get your creative fix with this quick flower painting! Download the lesson PDF below.

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How to paint a row boat in oils

Brush up on your oil painting skills with this quick row boat tutorial. It makes a great wall art piece and the best part is that anyone can give it a go!

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How to paint a parrot in acrylic

Grab your acrylics and paint a parrot! Follow along as we take you through the main steps, from drawing your parrot to bringing it to life with a range of bright colours. Download the lesson PDF below for more tips and tricks.

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How to paint expressionist flowers

Bring your own expressionist flower painting to life with this quick lesson that anyone can try.

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How to draw hands

Ever wanted to learn how to draw hands? Take some creative time out, watch this video and create your own hand drawing using charcoals.

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How to paint a waterfall

Have a go at painting a waterfall! In this tutorial we show you how to build up texture with modelling paste and bring the scene to life with acrylic paints.

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DIY polymer clay agate coasters

Learn how to make your own agate coasters with polymer clay and a touch of iridescent varnish!

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Miniature art: nature

Take some time out to appreciate nature with these miniature artwork ideas! In this video we show you how to paint a mountain, wave and forest on miniature canvases using Water Mixable Oil Paints. 

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Easy DIY fluid art: sea turtle

Create your own fluid art with overpainting! Watch this video for a step-by-step guide and download our free turtle template to get started.

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Pet portrait: Leo the French Bulldog

In this tutorial we create a portrait of Leo, our super playful French Bulldog friend!  He often pops into the studio and we've included a bunch of tips and tricks for painting alla prima or wet-on-wet in a single layer. 

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How to make an air dry clay lantern

In this fun tutorial we show you how easy DIY home decor can be as we create a beautiful tea light lamp with air dry clay. So grab your supplies and let's get busy.

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How to paint a beetle sculpture

In our last Hercules Beetle lesson we showed you how to create your sculpture using polymer clay. This time around we're bringing it to life with acrylic paints!

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Easy DIY fluid art: special effects

Take your fluid art to the next level! In this video we show you how to clean silicone oil off your artwork, use foil paints and varnish your work. Keep an eye out because we'll be releasing our new pouring paint range soon...

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Easy DIY fluid art: create cells with silicone oil

In this tutorial we show you how to create fluid art with cells! We've got two methods up our sleeves that we think you're going to love. And in case you haven't heard - our new pouring paint range is coming soon, so watch this space.

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Easy DIY fluid art: flip cup and puddle pour

Make stunning fluid art with this quick tutorial that anyone can try. And just to let you in on a little secret - we've got an amazing pouring paint range coming soon!

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Tips for cleaning oil paint brushes

Keep your oil paint brushes in good condition with these easy cleaning tips!

Dotted animal painting: tiger

Take some time out and learn how to create a dotted tiger painting. This can be used as a mindfulness activity and also looks great on your wall! Check out the PDF and materials list below.

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How to blend and layer alcohol markers

Watch our dual tip markers in action! In this quick video we'll show you how to blend, layer and create new tones.

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  Cherry outline

Patterned rhinoceros painting

Add a splash of colour to your wall with a patterned rhinoceros painting! In this lesson we show you how to outline your animal, create texture using modelling paste and fill in the shape with a vibrant pineapple pattern.

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Sculpt a polymer clay beetle

Grab your clay tools and bring a beetle sculpture to life. In this video we show you how to plan and sculpt a detailed Hercules beetle using a clay press and polymer clay. Check out the lesson PDF and material list below!

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How to paint sci-fi concept art

Want to learn how to make concept art? We'll walk you through the entire process, from planning out your design to building up your layers and bringing your scene to life.

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How to paint a surrealist inspired portrait

Create your own surrealist inspired portrait using oil paints! In this lesson we show you how to design your painting, mix some basic skin tones and use fine brush strokes to create detail. 

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How to cast an owl in plaster

Learn how to create a mould and cast your own plaster sculpture! In this lesson we'll take you through the entire process step-by-step.

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Leonid Afremov inspired park scene

Learn how to paint a park scene in the modern impressionist style of Leonid Afremov!

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