Capture the spirit of your travels with Esther Curtis’ travel painting tutorial. Using holiday snaps as inspiration for your art is a great way to make your travels even more memorable. This tutorial combines detailed line drawings with vivid colour to create a contemporary piece of art so evocative you’ll be instantly transported back to your favourite destinations.
Esther says: "Choose a scene with plenty of space around it that can be blocked out in colour. If this is not possible, use your artistic licence!"
Struggling to know where to put the shadows? "If you’re not sure where to add the shade, squint a little to see where the darkest areas of your scene need to be," Esther advises.
Looking to stock up on craft supplies? Check out our guides to the best watercolour paints and the best acrylic paints. If you'd like to get into digital art, then take a look at our best drawing tablet for beginners guide.
If you're looking for more painting inspiration, explore our watercolor painting ideas, art journal ideas, fall painting ideas, watercolour painting for beginners guide and our acrylic painting guide.
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