Paintings with Passion
Can I emerge yet? If so, does that make me an ‘emerging artist’? Actually, I have been rather busy during these colder weeks. Q) Is it springtime yet? I began winter having decided to enter a watercolour competition, and not just any competition, but the Fabriano in Acquerello event, which means selected works are exhibited […]
Is it Springtime yet? Have I been hibernating? Read More »
Many of you will know that I don’t shy away from drawing and painting villages, buildings or towers. Here are some examples for you. Buildings have a special significance for artists, as their accurate portrayal requires an understanding of perspective. Here are some examples for you, painted on my recent Burgundy trip. I drove up
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The people who usually ask this question, often have little or no concept of studying in order to learn a craft skill or a profession. It’s a discipline they have never endured or understood. They think that artists are born with magical powers, a gift of God! Of course in reality, we’ve had to learn
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Here is an explanation of how I approach a painting – Part 1. 1) Planning or Preparation – 5 Minutes Max Choose a subject – If I’m in my ‘great big studio under the sun’ ie it’s a ‘plein air’ day I’ll spend a minute or two thinking what it is I like about this view,
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The greatest studio an artist could ever wish for is the great outdoors! Why ‘Plein Air’ Painting? What’s the big idea? Artists have for centuries wanted to get outdoors and set up their easels and work outside under the hot sun and the brightest light that exists. This is when colours are at their strongest.
Some confessions of a ‘plein air’ painter! Read More »