The world around us is an ever-changing spectacle of colours. To capture this in a painting, knowledge of colour theory is indispensable

Acrylic pouring is all the rage right now! You may have seen different videos popping up of these fascinating fluid paintings being made. It might seem as though you can just pour different colours of paint onto a canvas and call it a day, but it takes some practice and of course the right materials to manipulate the paint in a way that results in a beautiful piece of art. This step-by-step plan shows you how you can achieve this look at home using Amsterdam's vibrant acrylic paint and pouring medium. The pouring medium makes your paint more fluid, self-levelling and increases the flexibility of the paint film to prevent cracking. Perfect for acrylic pouring!

If you enjoy the beach, you’ve probably picked up and brought home seashells before. Are you wondering what to do with them? In this step-by-step plan, we show you how to decorate shells and make them part of your home décor! Bring those beach vibes home by putting the decorated shells in a picture frame or on a tray to display them. You can use them in other DIYs or, if the shells are large enough, you could even use them as little trays to put change or jewellery in. Let’s get started!

Acrylic pouring can not only be used to create a lovely piece of art for your wall but to create accessories for your home décor as well! In this step-by-step plan we will show you how to create this beautiful handmade serving tray with a picture frame, some handles and acrylic pouring! Add this colourful handmade piece to your own home or gift it to someone! Use the tray as a toiletry dish in your bathroom, a serving tray for drinks and snacks or to display some of your favourite items on. Have fun creating your own version!

As one of the primary colours, Magenta is now an essential part of art painting. The dye was developed chemically in 1856 and owes its name to the bloody battle by the Italian town of Magenta. Due to the poor lightfastness of the dye, the red-pink colour these days is made based on the pigment Quinacridone.