Almost needing no introduction, Alwyn Crawshaw has inspired millions of people to paint, he is the undisputed figure head of practical art. He has filmed 7 popular TV series: A Brush with Art, Crawshaw Paints Oils, Crawshaw's Watercolour Studio, Crawshaw Paints Acrylics, Crawshaw Paints on Holiday, Crawshaw's Sketching and Drawing Course and Crawshaw Paints Constable Country. He is the author of the companion books for the series and many other titles published by HarperCollins.

A truly charismatic entertainer, Alwyn will encourage and inspire you to great painting in your chosen medium whether it is watercolour, oils, acrylics, pen & wash or the pencil.

One of America's leading television artists Helen was the star of the highly acclaimed instruction series Welcome to my Studio. A great TV presenter, Helen will entertain and instruct you in her traditional oil painting methods such that if you've never painted with oils before, you soon will be! If you're wanting to improve your technique, then Helen's series of videos will offer the inspiration you're looking for.

Michael Warr is renowned for his work in detail and texture producing some stunning paintings. For over thirty years he has taught his own unique painting methods to enthusiastic artists throughout the world and has written a number of successful art instruction books as well as regular contributions to the leisure art magazines.

Tom Keating was a famous artist and restorer who first came to public notice in 1976 when it was revealed he had painted thirteen drawings attributed to Samuel Palmer. In his subsequent trial at The Old Bailey, London, it transpired that he had painted over 2000 pictures in the style of 150 artists! He claimed he did them to express his opinion of the art establishment! Keating was however more than a skilled copyist. He was a highly respected restorer and his special knowledge combined with his ability to communicate has produced these 2 fascinating TV series.

A well known and popular artist and author, Richard Taylor has written a number of practical art books and is a regular contributor to the leisure art magazines. With an exceptionally distinct and refreshing style of watercolour painting together with his considered and constructive approach Richard will inspire you to great watercolour paintings.

A very talented artist and author, Jill Bays paints refreshing watercolour flowers and gardens. She spends most of her time teaching, writing and painting in her chosen mediums of watercolours and oils.

Best up and coming artist of the year 1996
A firm believer that painting should be fun, Terry has encouraged many artists through his videos, demonstrations and workshops. He has developed, over the years, some truly exceptional and inspiring ways to make painting techniques easier, making success more achievable.