Abigail Whyte
Recent articles by Abigail Whyte
What colours do you mix to make black? Paint theroy explained!
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.
What colours make orange? Here's how to mix the perfect shade of orange
Create warmth and atmosphere in your next painting with the colour orange. We show you how to make different shades of orange by mixing together yellow and red.
How to make brown for painting: three simple steps
Simply by mixing yellow, red and blue, you can make a variety of shades of brown to use for your next artistic flourish.
Mix the perfect shade of red with our how to make red tutorial
Add warmth and vibrancy to your painting with the colour red! We show you how to make different shades of red by mixing pure red with other colours.
Fun Thanksgiving crafts for kids to keep little ones entertained this fall
Happy Holidays! Count your blessings and keep the kids entertained with these fun and easy crafts to decorate the home this Thanksgiving.
How to mix the perfect colours everytime: a complete guide to colour mixing
Learning how to mix colours is an essential skill for any artist to master. Enter the magical world of paint colour mixing with our easy guide.
Celebrate 2025 with these fun New Year's crafts for kids
Help your New Year's Eve celebrations go off with a bang with these exciting and easy crafts for children.
Get creative this weekend with these gorgeous polymer clay ideas
While away an afternoon crafting with polymer clay! It’s a fun and versatile material that's easy to mould into gifts for your pals or eye-catching homewares.
Sweet and spooky pumpkin painting ideas for kids
From ghoulish faces to sugary snow cones, here are our favourite pumpkin painting ideas to keep the kids entertained this Halloween.
Make eye-catching shades of yellow with our paint mixing guide
Useful for landscapes, painting flowers or creating contrasts in a painting, the colour yellow is a must-have on an artist's palette. We show you how to make different shades of yellow by mixing it with other colours.
Small pumpkin painting ideas that'll spice up your autumn decor
Get out your paintbrushes! These gorgeous small pumpkin painting ideas will brighten your home this autumn.
Heartfelt Christening messages to offer your blessings
Whether you're a godparent, aunt, uncle or family friend, here you'll find lots of inspiration for what to write in a Christening card to send your love and wishes.
Your future’s in the palm of your hand: here’s how to tell your own fortune
It’s in your hands! Palmistry can offer a torchlight illuminating your soul’s path, a guiding light and comfort.
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
Stacey Solomon returns for a Crafty Christmas special
Make angel-tree toppers, gingerbread body butter and no-sew cushions with Stacey Solomon on her Craft Christmas special.
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.
How to make pink for your next art project
Inject warmth and depth or light and freshness into your next painting with the colour pink. We show you how to make different shades of pink using warm and cool tones of red.
How to make green for your next painting project
Perfect for painting landscapes, green is a vital colour on an artist's palette. Learn how to make green by mixing together blue and yellow.
How to make purple for your artwork
Simply mix blue and red together to make a rich shade of purple, perfect for your next dalliance with a paintbrush.
Meaningful Thanksgiving messages to show your gratitude
What better way to show your loved ones that you appreciate them than to give them a Thanksgiving card, personalised with a heartfelt message.
