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100’s of lessons, tips & demos for all skill levels
How to draw glass with colour pencils
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Want to try your hand at realistic drawing? In this tutorial we show you how to create the effect of glass using nothing but coloured pencils!
Watch Lesson3 hand lettering styles for beginners
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In this hand lettering lesson for beginners we show you 3 easy styles that look great on your wall!
Watch LessonDraw a simple white charcoal portrait
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Do you want to learn how to create a white charcoal portrait? Watch this easy lesson to find out how!
Watch LessonHow to draw hands
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Ever wanted to learn how to draw hands? Take some creative time out, watch this video and create your own hand drawing using charcoals.
Watch LessonHow to blend and layer alcohol markers
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Watch our dual tip markers in action! In this quick video we'll show you how to blend, layer and create new tones.
Watch LessonHow to draw a realistic tiger
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Learn how to draw a realistic tiger using art markers! Check out the materials list and download the outline below.
Watch LessonHow to draw an elephant
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Love getting original and mixing up your media? In this video we show you how to create an elephant artwork using drawing and painting materials.
Watch LessonHow to draw a dragon
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Pick up a pencil and learn how to draw a dragon. In this video we take you through all the steps, from drawing the outline to filling in all the details. Check out the lesson PDF and material list below.
Watch LessonHow to Draw a Dog
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Looking for some sketching inspiration? Learn how to draw a dog with our quick video tutorial. In less than five minutes, you'll learn how to sketch the outline, add detail, use shading to create depth and add the finishing touches.
Watch LessonHow to Draw Lips
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Learn how to draw lips with this quick lesson!
Watch LessonHow to Draw a Rose
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Learn how to draw a rose with this quick and easy tutorial. We'll take you through each step, so that you can give it a go, no matter what artistic skill level you're at.
Watch LessonHow to Draw an Anime Character
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Learn how to draw an anime-inspired character with our step-by-step tutorial. In this lesson we show you how to plan, draw and decorate a character using a 2B pencil, electric eraser and watercolour paints. To create your own design, mix and match different features such as hair, eyes, nose and lips!
Watch LessonHow to Use Watercolour Pencils to Paint Native Australian Flowers
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Learn how to use watercolour pencils to create your own native Australian flower artwork. Watch the painting come together before your eyes as we show you how to lay down your background, mix colour, and add detail. For this lesson we've used Mont Marte Ultra-Soft Watercolour Pencils, an A3 Watercolour Pad, graphite pencils, a water brush, and a mop brush. You can find the full list of materials and lesson plan in the PDF below.
Watch LessonHow to Create a Cityscape Drawing in Earth Tones
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In this lesson, we'll show you how to make a beautiful cityscape drawing using our Earth Tone Coloured Graphite Pencils, Fine Tip Water Brush, A3 Watercolour Pad (300gsm) and 8 Piece Drawing Set. You'll learn how to create depth, blend and achieve watercolour effects with these water soluble pencils.
Watch LessonHow to Draw a Hummingbird with Colour Pencils
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Learn how to draw a hummingbird with this step-by-step guide. To capture the vibrant colours of the hummingbird, we’ve used Mont Marte A3 Watercolour Paper (180gsm) and Ultra-soft Colour Pencils. This lesson shows you how to achieve a range of effects with our Ultra-soft Colour Pencils including how to shade, blend, burnish and lighten certain areas for a more realistic look.
Watch LessonHow to Use a Hand Mannequin for Reference
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Artistic mannequins offer a great understanding into the mechanics of the body, and are ideal for dimensional reference. In this easy lesson we use a Mont Marte Hand Mannequin to create a quick study in various charcoal pencils.
Watch LessonHow to Paint a Simple Bird with the Watercolour Travel Set
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In this lesson we explore some of the many effects that can be achieved with watercolour. Wet in wet, washes, masking and spattering are all given a brief introduction. The watercolours used are from the 18 piece Mont Marte Watercolour Travel Set. This lesson looks harder than it is to tackle and this video will guide you every step of the way. Grab your materials and let's get into it !
Watch LessonHow to Paint a Bilby in Watercolour
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In this lesson we use watercolour paints to create a quirky artwork featuring a swagman riding a Bilby. The lessonfeatures techniques on suggesting realistic fur in watercolour and various watercolour techniques.
Watch LessonHow to Paint an Intricate Tiger with Waterbrushes and Ink
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In this lesson we create a stylised crouching tiger in watercolour paint using waterbrushes. The intricate design is patterned in graphite pencil and then overlayered with Fine Tip Markers for a bold, contemporary look. If you enjoy adult colouring or watercolours this lesson is perfect for you!
Watch LessonHow to Draw a Lion with Graphite Pencils
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In this lesson we use the Mont Marte Graphite Pencils 12pce and Electric Eraser to create a beautiful portrait of a lion. There are lots of tips and tricks that will help hone your sketching skills.
Watch LessonHow to Create a Portrait Using Skin Colours Coloured Pencils
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In this lesson Joe demonstrates how to create realistic skin tones with Mont Marte Skin Colours Coloured Pencils. It's amazing what you can create with just 12 colours in this beautiful portrait.
Watch LessonHow to Paint a Rainbow Rose With Oil Pastels
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In this lesson Mont Marte Joe paints a beautiful Rainbow Rose using our new 48pce Oil Pastel Set. It's so much easier than it looks and lots of fun. So grab your pastels and get in to it!
Watch LessonHow to paint Butterflies with watercolour pencils
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In this lesson Joe shows everyone how easy watercolour pencils are to use, and creates two little projects with them. Either of these projects would be perfect for mothers day.
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