If you’ve got an hour spare this week and you’re craving something calm, creative, and achievable, this simple watercolour landscape is a lovely place to begin. This is an easy watercolour exercise designed to help you practise water control, explore soft blends, and create a peaceful sky and landscape using just two colours. It’s ideal for beginners, but equally enjoyable if you’ve been painting for a while and want something gentle and expressive. Why Try This Simple Watercolour Landscape...

I’m currently on holiday in Brittany for the Easter break, and I’ve been completely inspired by the coastal light, especially around Mont Saint-Michel. The landscape here has a softness that feels almost dreamlike. At different times of day, the palette shifts from silver-grey to turquoise, deep navy blue, and warm, earthy gold. It’s the perfect inspiration for atmospheric watercolour painting , especially if you enjoy capturing light and mood. A Limited Colour Palette for Coastal Watercolour...

Sketching while walking is one of the simplest ways to develop your drawing skills. You don’t need a lot of time or equipment. A sketchbook and a couple of pencils are enough. This one-hour outdoor sketching practice is designed for moments when you’re out for a walk and can pause briefly along the way. You might stop three or four times, sketch for a few minutes, and then continue your walk. These sketches are not meant to be finished drawings. Think of them as visual notes - quick...