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HOW TO USE FABER CASTELL POLYCHROMOS PENCILS
Faber Castell Polychromos Pencils are a unique tool in the world of sketching. They are oil based as opposed to being wax based like other pencils, allowing them to blend with solvents, like turpentine or white in a similar way to how you would blend…
HOW TO OIL PAINTING MEDIUMS
Oil painting means serious stuff. It was used by the old masters long ago and is still used by professional painters today. You’re not usually allowed to go near oil paints at school (think of the stains!) and so when you decide to take the…
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Travel guide to visiting Rome
Being English, it was always a question of politeness. We’d already tested the phrase on Mauro, the Sardinian owner. He’d reacted with nods of approval so we knew it would work even if the accent still needed a bit more espresso.
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These No-Bake Chocolate Layered
If there is ever a reason to eat chocolate for breakfast, now is the time. These oatmeal will be your new favourite dessert, snack and morning meal. There’s a bottom layer of oat shortbread cookie, topped with smooth chocolate and almond butter and finished with oat…
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Walking the London Loop
The 150 mile London Outer Orbital Path “LOOP” starts on the south bank of the Thames in Erith, and goes all the way clockwise round to Purfleet on the north bank in 24 sections. If you feel the need to exercise your legs, the London…
A culinary journey through the Aomori
I have always loved Japanese cuisine. Sushi, ramen, miso soup and pickled vegetables are just some of the dishes I look forward to tucking into when planning a trip to my local Japanese restaurant. So it was with great excitement that I arranged my first…
Hot Springs in Kyushu Japan
Kyushu is the third largest island in Japan and the most south-westerly. At its centre is Mount Aso, one of the largest active in the world. The seismic activity means that there are hot springs everywhere, greatly prized for their properties by the Japanese. I’m…
