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Materials & Techniques

Best Free Online Painting Demonstrations

How to Paint an Eye in Pastel

Vlog: How to Mix Colour on your Canvas

Vlog: 6 Tips for Painting Portraits from Photos

A Review of Rublev Oils

6 Tips for Getting a Portrait Likeness

Ampersand Gessobord Review

Slow Down Perfectionist!

How to Paint a Background

How to Avoid Common Painting Mistakes

Best Oil Paints

Langridge Oil Paint Review

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Review Rembrandt Soft Pastel

Rembrandt soft pastels were first introduced in 1924