Advice

Derwent have produced this excellent PDF Expert Guide to their Inktense range of Pencils, Blocks and new Pans that come in a handy travel box. Inktense pencils and blocks can be used on their own like traditional colouring pencils or pastels offering a range of vibrant colours, but once water is added the colours turn into permanent ink-like colours that can be used on a wide range of substrates including fabric. This useful and inspiring guide has lots of photos and illustrations and includes: Getting Started  Preparing your Palette: Inktense Block Washes Techniques: Using Inktense Pencils & Blocks  Hand Lettering: With...

Two videos that introduce and show off the features of Derwent's XL Blocks (20 x 20 x 60mm) of Graphite & Charcoal. Both products can be used to draw in fine lines, sweeping strokes or gentle gradients and are also naturally water-soluble. Available in tins of 6 colours.

This great video by Winsor & Newton succinctly sums up the three basic rules of successful oil painting.