Artist profile: Robert Rost
Robert Rost advises aspiring artists to learn as much as they can about materials and techniques. Find out more about his paints and practice.
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Artist profile: Nick Scrimenti
Nick Scrimenti is a self-described “tornado in the studio”. He tells us how helping a hoarder organise his home influenced his artwork.
The voyage of Iron Oxide
Iron oxide is one of the oldest colours used by mankind. Discover the links between the pigments artists rely on and the creation of Earth itself.
Artist profile: Daniela Campins
Los Angeles-based painter Daniela Campins gives her tips for artists starting out, and explains how acrylics have given her work a new dimension.
Marcus Coates: Answer Painting exhibition and Artisan Oil Colour
In Answer Painting, Marcus Coates asked the public to leave questions, then painted the answers. He reveals the questions he'll remember.
Adam Fenton on tickling oil paint and liberating techniques
Artist Adam Fenton, who once painted landscapes on tweed, talks about surfaces – and advises trying "something completely unexpected".
Spotlight on: Indian Yellow
Uncover the mysterious past of Indian yellow, a colour with a luminescence that won it devotees including Vermeer, Turner and Van Gogh.
Spotlight on: Manganese Blue
Once used to tint cement for swimming pools, manganese blue soon became popular with artists. Find out more about this punchy azure.
Spotlight on cerulean blue
Bright and opaque, cerulean blue is invaluable to artists. Find out why painters including Monet and Signac prized this beautiful sky blue.
Spotlight on: Emerald Green
Discover the troubled history of emerald green, and learn about Winsor & Newton’s non-toxic, brilliant blue-green replacement, Winsor Emerald.
Spotlight on: Pinks
Explore the subtle power of pink in art, from the delicate garments of Early Renaissance religious paintings to Picasso's "Rose Period".
Spotlight on Prussian blue
Created by happy accident, Prussian blue was used by artists including Monet, Constable and Lowry. Learn more about this celebrated colour.
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