The best way to explain how to create special effects is to show you. View a variety of techniques here.
An explanation of the oil painting rules including:
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How, why and when to oil out an oil painting.
This video demonstrates the importance of protecting your oil paintings with a step by step guide to varnishing. We also explain the differences between each Winsor & Newton varnish and when to use each one along with valuable information such as how oil paintings dry, the properties of a good varnish and at what stage you should be applying varnish to your work.
This video shows you how to create a water colour wash with Dermot Cavanagh guiding you through the process.
Creative convincing reflections using easy vertical and horizontal strokes, guided by Dermot Cavanagh.