Paintings with Passion
Suitable subjects are anywhere and everywhere! When they find me, I know what to do! This is an excellent question which I have occasionally been asked! Many years ago, I found myself driving through the country lanes of west Kent – looking for a view to paint! I spent hours and used a tank of […]
How do I choose a subject? I Don’t – The subject chooses me! Read More »
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 »
One of my ‘Heroes’ in art is the Victorian artist, Hercules Brabazon Brabazon. Today he is almost forgotten, except by the academics. He was born to an aristocratic family in 1821 and after graduation went to Rome to study Art and Music. He inherited estates in Ireland and Sussex and from then on, he
My Heroes in Art – Hercules Brabazon Brabazon Read More »
A house built on firm foundations, will last longer and be safer than one with no foundations. Likewise, “drawing is the basis of art. A bad painter cannot draw. But one who draws well can always paint”. A quote from A Gorky. When I got back into the art world from a career in Finance
Sketching – Why drawing skills are important! Read More »