TIM’S TOP TIPS

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Keep things simple: At the beginning of a painting, don’t worry about the details. Use effortless and free lines to get scale and proportion.

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Keep your brushes clean: Oil paint can get muddy, so use a dry cloth to remove excess paint from your brushes. Sometimes it can be useful to have different brushes for dark and light.

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Learn from the masters: Practise by copying from classic paintings, this will help with technique and colour mixing.