How-tos

All Architecture Watercolour

TATE Collection II: Colquhoun Ink

Utilise ink’s versatility on paper to mix new colours, lay out washes and add detail in the style of Ithell Colquhoun.

TATE Collection II: Cézanne Oil

Discover how to mix colours and map out shapes with fragmented brush marks like Paul Cézanne.

TATE Collection II: Bomberg Drawing

Get to grips with pencils and mark making techniques to create work inspired by David Bomberg.

TATE Collection II: Singer Sargent Watercolour

Learn about John Singer Sargent’s wet-on-wet technique and other tips and tricks when using watercolour.

TATE Collection II: Ayres Acrylic

Create a textured acrylic painting using vibrant colour and eye-catching patterns like those found in Gillian Ayres’ (OBE) work.

TATE Collection III: Watercolour

Follow our how-to guide and be inspired by the work of John Singer Sargent. Learn how to sketch and mix with colour. Experiment with the methods and approaches used in...

TATE Collection III: Drawing

Follow our how-to guide and be inspired by the work of John Singer Sargent. Learn how to draw portraits; observe form and experiment with mark making. Use coloured pencils to...

TATE Collection III: Oil

Follow our how-to guide and be inspired by the work of John Singer Sargent. Learn how to mix complementary colours to create softer tones and tints. Discover how to use...