Paintings from Nature with Passion
From beginner to skilled Artist – What is the ONE BIG IDEA – that HIDDEN SECRET, you need to know, in order to start that mysterious journey from being a sometime sketcher, to a skilled artist. It has nothing to do with shaky lines, or lots of rubbing out, or even lack of confidence, or […]
From beginner to skilled Artist – In easy steps – I’ll show you how! Read More »
You can start with a £1 sketch book and a 4b pencil. A quick and simple way to unlock your creativity – Yes that’s it, starting on the path to learn a new and valuable skill, can be Quick and Simple! Unlike other skills such as music, you don’t need to start with a one
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How to get creative – Every time I go out doors to draw or paint I meet passers by who take a quick furtive look at my work and say “I can’t Draw” or “I wish I could Draw” or “I can’t draw but I do like Painting”, and then they say “It must be
How to get creative – for less than £5 – I can show you the way! Read More »
Would you like to learn how to improve your drawing skills? Learn to draw. I taught myself how to draw, many years ago after realising that my paintings were not improving. You see, – I had no real urge to draw but just wanted to paint and I was in a hurry! Does this ring
Learn to Draw – In easy steps – To impress your friends! Read More »
Travels of a Kentish Artist 14th – 20th October – York Street Gallery, Ramsgate CT11 9DS An exhibition of a whole year’s work is such an exciting way to present the results of my working out in the fields, on the beaches, by the rivers, in the sunshine and the rain and also at home
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Painting The Norfolk Broads. They are renowned for their early morning mists, beautiful lakes and rivers (known as broads). You will also find windmills, trees, wildlife, boats and sailing craft of every shape and size. Also boathouses, low bridges, old stone ruins, and a few human ruins. Sorry, I couldn’t help it, I mean artists,
Painting the Norfolk Broads – A forgotten National Park, or an Artist’s Paradise? Read More »
News from the studio – What a Summer it’s been! Hot dry days and cold rainy days in equal measure! But this isn’t a weather report, so here is some of my recent work, from my visit to Wexford, Ireland and then some ‘Open Studio’ news. My visit to Wexford Ireland was to take part in
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Would you love to meet up and chat with artists in their studios, but are too scared to do it? What will they be like? Will I get halfway down their path and turn around in trepidation? Can I think of anything to say and will we have ‘anything’ in common? Will I be expected
Meet the Artist – Open Studios and Art Trails – What’s it all about? Read More »
Why do artists paint out doors I’m off to ‘Art in the Open’. Why do artists like to paint out doors In the open air? Like the impressionists did? They are known as ‘plein air painters’. The largest plein air festival in Europe takes place in Wexford, in the Irish Republic. It is
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What’s on my palette? What colour is that! It never ceases to amaze me what people ask me sometimes while I’m painting out of doors, or with a local art group. People will come up and say “what colour is that?” and what did you mix it with? As an artist, when I am choosing
What’s on my palette? What colour is that? The most frequently asked question. Read More »