Using the right paper for watercolour makes a huge difference to your paintings and avoids disappointing results …

Making your own paper is a simple process but the quality you get depends on the materials used and the skill of the maker …

Blue is said to be the world’s favourite colour amongst adults. Perhaps this is because it is a calming colour that has been proved to reduce blood pressure and we unconsciously recognise the need for calm in our busy and stressful world …

I have always painted watercolour on watercolour paper. Recently however I have been experimenting with options that provide a more contemporary look than the usual ‘framed behind glass’ painting …

This blog is all about creating textures in watercolour … here are seven easy techniques which will add varying mark-making effects to your artwork …

Whilst there is a wonderful selection of paintbrushes that can be bought, you can’t beat homemade paintbrushes for fun, great mark-making and looking ‘cool’ …

Black ink has been made for thousands of years for writing and printing.  It was first used by the ancient Egyptians 4,600 years ago and by the Chinese 2,500 years ago …

The idea of making my own inks from the flowers and berries that grow in my garden and in local fields and hedgerows really appeals to me …

I always think that the colours that I have mixed myself enable me to best reflect the subtleties of the natural landscape …

There is an overwhelming array of brushes on the market for all types of painting …

Granulating paints are used to add texture and interest to a painting …

Some interesting effects can be obtained with watercolour …

I’m passionate about watercolour with it’s unpredictability and freshness …