A Christmas Message from the Studio
Christmas good wishes and a summary of 2023 activities
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How I Plan a Painting Pt 2 – the finished work!
In Pt 1 click here I explained how I go about the planning of a painting and the importance of deciding about the composition and placing of tonal values, ie: where the darkest darks and the lightest lights will be positioned. You wouldn’t believe the number of times I’ve seen someone take out a photo from
How I compose a Painting – from the Start – (Part 1)
How I compose a Painting Here is an explanation 1) Planning or Preparation – 5 Minutes Max In my sketchbook, I draw a rectangle about 3″ x 2″ and quickly put in the big dark shapes, then the mid tones. Leaving the highlights blank, (see above). For the most powerful effect, brightest lights
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Some confessions of a ‘plein air’ painter!
The greatest studio an artist could ever wish for is the great outdoors! Some confessions of a ‘Plein Air’ Painter- 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.It gives the brightest light anywhere. This is when colours are at
Studio Stories – My New Website and Blog
Hello everyone and thanks for coming here to view my new website and blog. Studio stories, my new website – My plan is to use this facility to engage with you, my followers and buyers. Especially those who I have met in person or on my Facebook Pages. Later, as people get to know me,