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Art and Design
The 7 principles of art
How do artists employ these principles to create the perfect artwork? Take a look.
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Lifestyle
How to find a hobby
Here, we look at how to find a hobby as an adult, along with some ideas on different ones to try.
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Art and Design
What are the elements of design?
Learn more about the elements of design in our helpful guide.
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Art and Design
10 types of graphic design you should know
Designers focus on specific design types, each needing unique skills. This article explores various graphic design fields to find your best match.
Designers focus on specific design types, each needing unique skills. This article explores various graphic design fields to find your best match.
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Art and Design
A guide to layout design
Here, we take a look at design elements and principles of working with layouts.
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Art and Design
Preserving flowers: 6 effective ideas
Explore tried and tested methods to preserve your flowers – from air drying and microwaving to using silica gel.
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Performing Arts
15 outstanding musical theatre songs for auditions
Choose one of these songs for your next musical audition.
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Art and Design
Typeface vs font
When it comes to typeface vs font, which term do you use, and when? Is there actually much of a difference? Take a look.
When it comes to typeface vs font, which term do you use, and when? Is there actually much of a difference? Take a look.
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Writing
BBC Maestro reading list
Hungry to escape into a new story? Or looking for inspiration to write your own? Take a look at these book recommendations from some of our Maestro writers.
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Writing
Who is Harlan Coben?
Here, we dive into Harlan's background and explore what makes him such a titan of the thriller and mystery genre.
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Writing
Customer story: How BBC Maestro's courses helped me land a 3-book publishing deal and become a full-time children's author
Learn about one designer's journey to becoming a full-time published children's author, with BBC Maestro.
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