Ever thought about having a go at a portrait in watercolour?

Good thinking… and these 10 tips for beginners are sure to get you off to a flying start.

Have you heard the story of Goldilocks and the 3 art supplies? If you have ever wondered if you are choosing the ‘right’ art supplies, this is for you…

I know. You have this little creative itch to scratch. Plans of starting a sketchbook practice, journalling regularly, getting back into painting or dusting off that guitar.

But somehow actually Doing The Thing just doesn't happen.  It’s that inner critic…here are my best tips for dealing with her.

If you are anything like me you have a box of watercolour paint and you can't resist splashing a bit into your sketchbook. This gets you thinking about 'proper' watercolour painting. Is sketchbook paper good enough?

Yes and no. It really ….

Being able to add perspective to your drawings instantly adds a touch of realism and invites the viewer into your picture. But when you are starting out, learning about perspective can seem terribly daunting.

Here are 7 things you need to know about drawing in perspective that might help.

These days watercolour is available in so many different types and forms. I am yet to meet one that I don't like.

If you are looking at getting into watercolour, or considering expanding your collection, here is a round up for you. I have included a description…