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.
Painting & Art
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Choosing Paints, Brushes and Materials – Acrylic Painting for Beginners Part 1
February 11, 2026
Master the basics of acrylic painting. In Part 1 we cover getting started and choosing the best paints, brushes and materials to use as a beginner.
Painting with Acrylics for Beginners – online course
New online course launched on painting with acrylics for beginners with a focus on enjoyment and self-expression, rather than drawing skills.
Top 7 Psychological Benefits of Painting
November 9, 2025
Hobbies are an important part of maintaining your mental health and well-being. They are something that instantly spark joy and give you something to be passionate about, as well as giving you something to focus on instead of your daily worries and stresses. We’ve noticed that many people come home from our painting holidays feeling…
Nominated for British Travel Awards 2025
July 8, 2025
We’re thrilled to share that Flavours Holidays has been nominated at the British Travel Awards 2025 – the UK’s largest and most trusted travel awards, voted for entirely by the public. This year, we’ve been nominated in two categories: Best Travel Company for Special Interest Holidays, and Best Travel Company for Singles Holidays. These nominations…
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Art of Travel Exhibition – Puglia
August 22, 2023
The Art of Travel Exhibition showcased some of the best artwork of our Amicis, it is now closed. Have a look at some of the art and photographs created on our painting holidays and photography holidays in Puglia. If you wish to purchase any of the art below please contact the Flavours Office by email…
Art of Travel Exhibition – Veneto
August 20, 2023
The Art of Travel Exhibition showcases some of the best artwork of our Amicis. Have a look at some of the art and photographs created on our painting holidays and photography holidays. If you wish to purchase any of the art below please contact the Flavours Office by email – events@flavoursholidays.com or by calling us…
Art of Travel Exhibition – Tuscany
The Art of Travel Exhibition showcases some of the best artwork of our Amicis. Have a look at some of the art and photographs created on our painting holidays and photography holidays. If you wish to purchase any of the art below please contact the Flavours Office by email – events@flavoursholidays.com or by calling us…
Art of Travel Exhibition – Sicily
The Art of Travel Exhibition showcases some of the best artwork of our Amicis. Have a look at some of the art and photographs created on our painting holidays and photography holidays. If you wish to purchase any of the art below please contact the Flavours Office by email – events@flavoursholidays.com or by calling us…
Art of Travel Exhibition – Scotland
The Art of Travel Exhibition showcases some of the best artwork of our Amicis. Have a look at some of the art and photographs created on our painting holidays and photography holidays. If you wish to purchase any of the art below please contact the Flavours Office by email – events@flavoursholidays.com or by calling us…
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