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Acrylic Paint Tutorial: How to Paint a Sunflower Scene Step by Step
  • by Bethany Hamer

Acrylic Paint Tutorial: How to Paint a Sunflower Scene Step by Step

Create a beautiful sunflower scene with this step-by-step acrylic painting tutorial for beginners.

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What Makes Our New Paints Even Better? Here's Everything You Need to Know
  • by Bethany Hamer

What Makes Our New Paints Even Better? Here's Everything You Need to Know

Our paint collection got an upgrade! Discover what’s new and why artists will love our new and improved formulas.

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How to Create Watercolour Pencil Cherries: Step-by-Step Tutorial
  • by Bethany Hamer

How to Create Watercolour Pencil Cherries: Step-by-Step Tutorial

Create realistic cherries in watercolour pencil with this step-by-step tutorial designed for beginner artists.

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How to Use Watercolour Pencils: A Complete Beginner's Guide
  • by Bethany Hamer

How to Use Watercolour Pencils: A Complete Beginner's Guide

Learn to use watercolour pencils with our complete beginner's guide, including all the tips and techniques you need to get started.

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Castle Arts Academy Q&A: Ask the Artists
  • by Bethany Hamer

Castle Arts Academy Q&A: Ask the Artists

Get to know the Castle Arts Academy tutors as they answer your top questions about art and the Academy's free online courses.

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4 Easter Egg Painting Ideas for Every Skill Level
  • by Bethany Hamer

4 Easter Egg Painting Ideas for Every Skill Level

Discover four fun Easter egg painting ideas that are easy to achieve at home.

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Introducing Castle Arts Academy: Free Online Art Courses for Beginners
  • by Bethany Hamer

Introducing Castle Arts Academy: Free Online Art Courses for Beginners

Get to know Castle Arts Academy, a brand-new, FREE online learning platform where you can build art skills and connect with other artists.

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A painted heart garland on textured white paper: a depiction of the design you can create if you follow the Castle Arts 'Make your own Valentine's card' tutorial.
  • by Bethany Hamer

DIY Valentine's Cards: Make a Handmade Heart Garland Card

Make your own Valentine's card with gouache paint using our step-by-step tutorial. This rustic heart garland design is sure to impress!

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Castle Artists of the Year: Meet Our 2024 Winning Artists
  • by Bethany Hamer

Castle Artists of the Year: Meet Our 2024 Winning Artists

Get inspired with a look back at Castle Arts' 2024 Artist of the Month winners and learn how to join our upcoming competitions.

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12 Art Goals to Help You Progress as an Artist in 2025
  • by Bethany Hamer

12 Art Goals to Help You Progress as an Artist in 2025

Ready for the new year to be your most creative yet? Here are 12 artistic goals to help you improve your skills and stay on track.

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Meet Our New Resident Artist: Paige Webb
  • by Bethany Hamer

Meet Our New Resident Artist: Paige Webb

Introducing Paige Webb, the newest addition to our studio team! Find out more about Paige's inspirations, influences, and creative process.

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DIY Watercolour Christmas Cards: Two Festive Designs to Create at Home
  • by Bethany Hamer

DIY Watercolour Christmas Cards: Two Festive Designs to Create at Home

Make your own watercolour Christmas cards with this fun and festive step-by-step tutorial.

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