Using substandard watercolour paper, is one of the main reasons watercolour beginners give up before they have really started. In a previous blog post, I cover the importance of understanding the nature of transparent paints. I also mention how beginners … Continue reading Watercolour Paper – Starting Out – Watercolour
Starting an art society is a wonderful way to bring together individuals who share a passion for art and to create a supportive and collaborative community that can help members to grow and develop their skills. Having experience in running … Continue reading Art Society Start Up – Things to consider
Many beginners start their watercolour painting and drawing hobby, without knowing the attributes of the paint and how best to make use of the medium. I sometimes teach watercolour painting at beginner level, and find that most are eager to … Continue reading Watercolour – Starting Out – Watercolour Painting
Watercolour Art Prints In between painting larger pieces of artwork, I paint simple illustrations and create art prints and patterns with the design. Watercolour is one of my favourite mediums when painting simple designs like flowers. The colours that are … Continue reading Art Prints, Wall Art – New Design – Different Medium?
Whilst I have been painting and drawing for many years, I am reasonably new to digital art. There is quite a lot to learn, but I am a strong believer in determination rules the day and if the desire is … Continue reading Digital Art & Watercolour
This is the first opportunity I have had in a while to post some completed artwork on my blog. There are periods in life when you just don’t get to do everything you love all of the time, and unfortunately … Continue reading New Artwork – Ready To Eat
At the beginning of this year I started running a small watercolour class for beginners. Most of my students are accomplished artists in other mediums and I have known many of them for a long time. It was a marvellous feeling … Continue reading Art Tips, Techniques & Tutorials on YouTube
I am considering this little watercolour as a basis for a future project. Are you a beginner to watercolour? Would you like to have a go … Continue reading Stormy Sutton On Sea
I have had this image on my easel throughout the Summer, while I ponder if I have said all a want to say in paint about this subject. My main objective was to show depth in the artwork with the … Continue reading New Artwork – Golden Green Grapes
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