10 Easy Watercolour Projects for Beginners | Craft & Canvas Hebden Bridge

New to watercolour painting? This beginner's guide from Craft & Canvas in Hebden Bridge covers everything you need to get started — from building an affordable starter kit for under £60, to mastering five essential techniques including wet-on-wet, glazing and dry brush. Follow along with ten simple mini-projects (most under 20 minutes), learn how to fix the most common beginner mistakes, and find a 7-day and 4-week practice plan to build your skills fast. Whether you shop with us in Hebden Bridge or online at craftandcanvas.co.uk, our team can help you find the right paints, paper and brushes to get painting today.

The Fat Over Lean Rule: The Secret to Oil Paintings That Last

If you've ever wondered why some oil paintings crack and peel while others survive for centuries, the answer often comes down to one fundamental technique: fat over lean.

In our latest guide, we break down everything you need to know about this essential rule — what it means, why it matters, and how to apply it layer by layer in your own work. From your first lean imprimatura right through to rich, oily final glazes, we'll show you how to build paintings with the same technical discipline used by the Old Masters.

Whether you're picking up a brush for the first time or looking to take your technique to the next level, this is the foundation every oil painter needs.

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