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How to paint an expressive lion in watercolour

Learn how to paint an expressive lion image in watercolour in this step-by-step guide. It’s easy when you know how! The lion reference image For this watercolour painting, I found this lovely image of a lion on pixabay.com. I would also recommend Unsplash.com for suitable lion images to use. Pixabay Read more…

By Sharon Brookes, 3 months9 April 2025 ago
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Step-by-Step Guide to Watercolour Painting

If you are interested in developing your watercolour technique and achieve quality results, then please read on! The Task In this guide, I will offer guidance, step-by-step on how to create an expressive watercolour painting using simple drawing and painting techniques, as illustrated here. In this painting, layered watercolour washes Read more…

By Sharon Brookes, 6 months8 January 2025 ago
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Developing Creative Flow Course

Developing Creative Flow – Event Details Overview: The Developing Creative Flow course is for all those who are in need of creative inspiration. It will help you to ignite your creativity and reboot the creative juices. The course will focus on achieving a creative flow in your work. This will Read more…

By Sharon Brookes, 10 months3 September 2024 ago
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How to use pen and wash technique

Sometimes when painting with watercolour, it can be frustrating to capture fine detail, even when using the finest of paintbrushes. However, by using the pen and wash technique, it is possible to combine detailed drawing with expressive watercolour washes. Architectural Drawings Traditionally, pen and wash was used by architects in Read more…

By Sharon Brookes, 2 years28 February 2023 ago
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Backbury Art Club

We are delighted to announce that, by popular demand, we have introduced an art club here at Backbury House Retreats. I have discovered so many talented people who live within the locality including photographers, painters, sculptures and those that just want to learn. The idea of forming an art club Read more…

By Sharon Brookes, 3 years20 September 2022 ago
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Retreats for creatives now available in the Wye Valley.

We are excited to announce the launch of our new website filled with the latest information about our 2022 retreat packages. We are delighted to be able to offer a new range of creative retreats including art retreats, photography retreats and mindfulness retreats. Please do check them out on our Read more…

By Sharon Brookes, 3 years1 February 2022 ago
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