Paintings with Passion
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, […]
How I plan a Painting – from the Start – (Part 1) Read More »
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 »
I seem to recall tales of my favourite artists, like Van Gogh or Monet, spending much of their time in cafes and bars, with a glass of absinthe or a bottle of wine. Of course the truth must have been quite different, the sheer volume of their work output, means they had to spend their days
What do artists do all day – Drink and Chat ? Read More »