Painting
Learn to paint or brush up your skills with our beginner's guides, free projects and tutorials for painters and artists.
Easy finger painting ideas for kids and adults
Finger painting can be messy, but it's always a lot of fun! Explore our creative finger painting ideas for kids and adults to discover your next project…
25 watercolor techniques every painter should use
Discover how to become a brilliant painter with these creative watercolor techniques for artists of all abilities
A beginner's guide to glass painting
Glass painting is a fun and easy way to breathe new life into old glassware, and with just a little know-how it’s easy to learn. Read on for our beginners' guide to glass painting!
DMC Vintage Wooden Chest thread storage review
Are you searching for a new thread storage solution or eager to organise your sewing room? This exquisite, collectable wooden chest from needlework experts DMC could be your answer.
DIY glass Easter egg decorations
Becki Clark shows you how to paint and press flowers to create these gorgeous DIY glass Easter egg decorations!
What's new?
Sky Arts launches new masterclass for budding artists
How to paint trees, compose a landscape and understand tone. Master easy-to-learn techniques from 'Portrait and Landscape Artist of the Year' alumni on Sky Arts
40 of the best gifts for artists to treat someone special in 2025
Looking for a special gift for the artist in your life? In this guide, discover our pick of the best gifts for artists
Brush up on your paint skills in 2024 with 12 online watercolor classes
Watercolor painting is a versatile medium which can be used to produce stunning artwork - here's 12 of the best online classes you can take to become an expert!
Unleash your inner artist: A guide to the best paintbrushes
Looking for the best paint brushes to improve your artwork? Explore our guide to the best art paintbrushes for acrylic, oil, gouache and watercolour painting
10 of the best oil paints for beginners
Oil paints can be used to create masterpieces, so it’s worth giving them a go! Explore our pick of the best oil paints for beginners
How to paint
30 easy watercolour ideas
Looking for watercolor inspiration? We've found lots of watercolor painting ideas to inspire you and unleash your creativity!
How to make black for your paint palette
Add shadow and drama to your painting with the colour black. Follow our easy guide to mixing your own black for your next artistic flourish.
How to make blue paint for your next artwork
Blue is a cool and calming colour that’s useful for seascapes and landscapes. Discover how to make your desired shade of blue by mixing it with other colours.