Paintings from Nature with Passion
Did you see Learning to Sketch 1? Click here to go there first. It is important when you are learning to sketch to really see the shapes and angles, with your eyes, and not your brain. You need to learn how to forget what the object is, and instead, to study its form. This comprises […]
Learn to sketch 2 – Seeing like an artist! Shapes and Angles! Read More »
The benefits of joining an art club! Art can be a very insular occupation. Many artists work alone in their studios with just a radio or CD player for company. For some, this is the best way to get those ‘creative juices’ flowing. For others, though, working together in small groups is more rewarding, and
In 2017 I upped my game! Yes – I have been out and about, painting and sketching even more than previous years! So why do I prefer to go and work out of doors, in full view of the ‘public gaze’ and in nearly all weathers? Learning an art or a craft based skill is essentially
Painting or sketching, out of doors! – 5 Benefits for you! Read More »
Chasing the light Exhibition Every year I have my own Chasing the light exhibition at the prestigious York Street Gallery in Ramsgate. This is my 3rd showing here and my work has really changed since the last time, so everything you see will be spanking new and fresh. I’m excited by that. So what have
Chasing The Light – It’s Exhibition time again at York Street, Ramsgate Read More »
I recently took myself off to Cornwall for 4 days painting in Cornwall ‘en plein air’. 4 Days painting in Cornwall The last time I painted there was many years ago, in Watercolours, so I decided to have a change from my recent haunts. Instead of Wexford, Ireland and the Norfolk Broads, I went back
4 Days Painting in Cornwall – An adventure in wind and rain! Read More »
For many busy families it is time to get away for a week or two, somewhere hot maybe? News from the studio For this busy Artist though it’s time to assess what has been happening. In recent weeks I have had works in a few exhibitions, in Whitstable, Herne Bay, Broadstairs and Margate. The Open
News from the Studio – It’s Summer, so it’s Holiday time! Read More »
How to brighten up your life or home! Yes I mean it, a simple visit to see an artist in their studio. It may just change your life in a good way! Think about it, most artists spend their life creating original one off pieces which rarely see the light of day in a public
How to brighten up your life or home – Visit an Artist in their Studio? Read More »
How to sell your art online? How to sell your art online? Several years ago I decided not to try and get my works accepted by traditional galleries, but instead to try and sell them myself, directly, via online shops. This means I retain full control over each sale, including customer communications, the standard of
How to sell your art online? 10 things you need to get right! Read More »
Where to find my best paintings? Hello again. Yes I’m often asked this question and I hand out my card so people can look up my web site. There they check out my latest work. But there’s a catch! When the weather is good I spend as much time as possible out doors in
Where to find my best Paintings? My best kept secret Uncovered! Read More »
Ok, so It’s exhibition season again! When we like to get out and about mixing it up at Exhibition Previews, meeting the artists and seeing what’s new! My first exhibition this year starts on Monday 3rd April for one week only. I am sharing with a couple of exciting local artists, Gesina Triggs and Vivien
OK So It’s exhibition season again! What are you hoping to see? Read More »