Paintings from Nature with Passion
Keep on painting! This is the answer to the question, ‘What do plein air artists do in winter?’ Well, you can hardly expect to stop because it’s cold outside! But there are many fresh challenges to face so here are some ideas, Daily painting or sketching A course, learn a new skill A new subject, […]
It was such a delight painting in North Wales, even in the rain! My set up at Llanberis pass I have always adored painting in North Wales and especially Snowdonia, ever since I was first taken there as a child. That was over 60 years ago. It was a delight to visit again, after last
Painting in North Wales – Such a delight, even in the rain! Read More »
Following the lifting of our long lockdown I took myself off to Cornwall and Norfolk, how I captured them in paint. So exciting, after being stuck at home for so long is an interesting story. Way back in 2019 I had arranged a trip to Cornwall to paint watercolours with friends in the spring of
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Bridges, meadows and bluebells paintings are excellent subjects that give plenty of excitement to nature lovers and artists! As an artist, I look for colourful subjects such as bluebells, or blossom, which appear only briefly, in springtime. I also try to find a mixture of man made objects within a natural environment, and bridges fulfill
Bridges, Meadows and Bluebells, exciting choices! Read More »
Exhibition News, A Real Treat, after our lockdowns, feast your eyes on the best from our local ‘plein air’ artists, working in the impressionist manner, to bring you their creations during this troubling year. Artists include, Steven Alexander, Mike Samson, Julian Lovegrove, Andrea Chappell, Carl Hawkins and others. 21st April to 5th May York
Trees and yet more trees, it’s all about observation! I have spent many hours this year in parks and woodlands sketching and painting trees. I have been doing this for 25 years, and once I spent a whole year, just trying to understand them. Here are some recent results. Above, walking in King George VI
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A dangerous job, photo of the artist wearing a hard hat! My ‘Plein Air’ set up! I am frequently asked about my plein air set up, when I’m out ‘plein air’ painting. What do I use or recommend? Most important – Keep it simple and light weight. My ‘Plein Air’ set up – When I
I have been back to Norfolk again, Yes, i’m on the road again! A self-contained cottage and some new brushes, A while ago, before covid appeared, I was invited to participate in Paint out Norfolk 2020. Then everything was put on hold during lockdown when one by one, all my plans were cancelled, and lockdown
At last – we are free to go out painting again! How I’ve missed it, Now I know why they say – you don’t truly value freedom, until you lose it! The freedom to go painting, ‘plein air painting’ is the most fun you can have in the open air, and yet still be legal! Since
Inspiration – What is it? Where does it come from? and more importantly – Where does it go? This is the $1000 question for many artists! I have been fortunate, in never having to ask this question, Why is that? What do I do differently than many other artists. Firstly, I don’t go to my
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