How to Hold a Paint Brush: A Simple Change That Can Improve Your Painting
When learning to paint, there are plenty of things to think about — colour mixing, brush choice,...
What are the Best Brushes for Beginners for Oil Painting?
Starting your oil painting journey can feel overwhelming, especially with so many different brush...
Oil Painting Medium Explained: How To Make Liquol
Oil painting mediums can feel mysterious and expensive. If you’ve ever looked at the price of...
Oil Painting Glazing Essentials: How To Use Colour Glazes
Glazing is one of the most powerful techniques in oil painting. When used correctly, it allows...
Understanding the Opacity of Oil Paints
When working with oils, not all paints behave the same. Some colours cover completely, while...
Transparent vs Opaque Oil Paint: What’s the Difference?
If you’ve ever wondered why some of your oil paints cover beautifully while others seem...
How To Mix Bright Orange: Colour Mixing 101
We’re back with another tutorial in our Colour Mixing 101 series, and this time we’re turning up...
How To Mix Blue Grey: Colour Mixing 101
We're back with another video in our Colour Mixing 101 series and this time, it's all about...
How To Mix Natural Paint Colours: Colour Mixing 101
In this video, Stephen takes you through the foundations of mixing earth tones — those beautifully...
10 Essential Oil Paint Colours for Beginners
Choosing your first oil paints can be overwhelming, but at our art school, we simplify it and...
How to Reuse and Dispose of Dirty Oil Painting Turps – The Easy Way!
If you’re an oil painter, you’ve probably asked yourself, “What do I do with all this dirty...
How To Easily Clean Your Oil Paint Palette
Cleaning your oil painting palette doesn’t need to be a chore — it can actually be quick, and even...
STOP Bent Brushes! Try This Easy DIY Plastic Brush Holder
Bent or misshapen brushes are a common frustration for both beginner and professional artists. But...
3 Types of Art Paint: Acrylic, Oil and Watercolour
Art is a world of endless possibilities, and choosing the right type of paint can make all the...
How to Mix Purple: Colour Mixing 101
Welcome back to our Colour Mixing 101 series! In this final instalment, we're diving into the...
How to Mix Green the Easy Way: Colour Mixing 101
In today’s Colour Mixing 101 lesson, we’re diving into green! Often thought of as a...
How to Mix Beige or Soft Pink: Colour Mixing 101
Welcome back to our Colour Mixing 101 series! In this tutorial, Stephen explores how to mix beige...
How To Mix Grey: It’s NOT Just Black and White!
Our Colour Mixing 101 series continues with another step by step tutorial for artists of all...
How to Mix Burnt Orange/Brown: Colour Mixing 101
This is the second instalment in our new Colour Mixing 101 series! After our turquoise mixing...
How to Mix Turquoise: Colour Mixing 101
Turquoise is a beautifully versatile colour that sits between blue and green on the color...




















