June 4, 2026
In under 15-minutes this watercolour lesson shows you how to create a simple impressionistic watercolour painting of a Highland cottage nestled in a Scottish glen using basic washes and layering.
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How to paint a Tuscan Landscape in Watercolour in under 15-minutes
May 28, 2026
In under 15-minutes this art tutorial by artist Mark Holden guides viewers through how to paint a Tuscan landscape in watercolour using simple techniques and building confidence without relying on drawing outlines.
Painting an Iona beach scene & landscape in under 15-minutes
May 21, 2026
This art lesson is on creating a simple watercolour landscape painting, specifically focusing on a seascape and beach, in under 15-minutes. It is based on one of Mark Holden’s favourite locations, Iona on the West coast of Scotland.
Painting Landscapes and Cityscapes in Watercolour in under 15-minutes
In this new 4-part watercolour painting course, Art tutor Mark helps you to master new techniques and paint landscapes and cityscapes in watercolour in under 15-minutes.
Watercolours for beginners – painting a boat and beach scene
May 6, 2026
Mark demonstrates how to paint boats in watercolour in this step-by-step guide. Create this simple landscape of a boat on a beach using simple watercolour methods and achieve an impressionistic effect with ease.
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Watercolour painting for beginners – best paints and colour mixing
May 5, 2026
In this lesson, Mark Holden, Professional Artist and Tutor gives you an introduction to choosing the best watercolour paints for beginners, basic colour theory and how to mix watercolour paints on the palette or plate.
Watercolour painting for beginners with Mark Holden
April 30, 2026
Art tutor Mark Holden presents a video course on watercolour painting for beginners, focusing on basic techniques and fundamental concepts.
The 7 advantages of solo travel
March 31, 2026
Solo travel broadens your horizons, forces you out of your comfort zone, gives you the opportunity to meet new people & creates new memories. Find out more.
How to spend the perfect day in Florence
March 25, 2026
Looking to plan a perfect day in Florence? Livia, our chef and host, gives her ‘insider’ recommendations for your perfect itinerary…
Painting Trees & Forests – Acrylic Painting for Beginners, Part 4
March 4, 2026
In part-4 of ‘Acrylic Painting for Beginners’, painting tutor Douglas Matthews teaches how to paint trees and a forest scene in acrylics.
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What to eat in Marrakech – 8 must-try foods
March 2, 2026
What to eat in Marrakech, Morocco? Marrakech’s food scene is vibrant and varied, read on to discover the best dishes to eat and where to find them.
Is Puglia worth visiting – 5 reasons it should be on your bucket list
February 26, 2026
Situated on the south-eastern tip of Italy, Puglia is bursting with culture and traditions, so is worth visiting. Puglia is definitely one for your bucket list!
Painting Seascapes – Acrylic Painting for Beginners, Part 3
February 25, 2026
Tutor Douglas teaches how to paint the sea using acrylics in part-3 of the ‘Acrylic Painting for Beginners’ course. From the sea and waves down to the beach scene.
Painting a Sky and Clouds – Acrylic Painting for Beginners, Part 2
February 17, 2026
In part-2 of the 4-part ‘Acrylic Painting for Beginners’ course, tutor Douglas Matthews focuses on painting a sky and clouds in acrylics.
Who was Saint Valentine?
February 13, 2026
Valentines Day is celebrated all over the world on the 14th February every year. But do you know the history of Saint Valentine?
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