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Art Magazine : 'Talking Point' : February 2017
UK Coloured Pencil Society magazine 'Talking Point' article reviewing Arches Watercolour paper for use with coloured pencils.  


Art Magazine : 'The Line' : Summer/Autumn 2016
Strathmore Papers UK magazine 'The Line' article about the joy and benefits of sketching in the 'Sketching for Success' section of the magazine. 


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Wildlife Drawing Classes

Wildlife Drawing Classes
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Drawing animals and birds from life is an excellent way to engage with the natural world around us. An understanding of wildlife anatomy, behaviour and environment, through observations and sketches, can help build the skills and knowledge necessary for more detailed graphite or coloured pencil drawings of British wildlife and birds.

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British Wildlife Watercolours

British Wildlife Watercolours.
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Drawing wildlife using coloured pencils

Coloured pencil wildlife art paintings and drawings. 

Detailed wildlife and botanical drawings and paintings can be gained using coloured pencils which range from student grade to professional grade.

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Detail is captured as realistically as possible whilst retaining the creative style.

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