2022-08-12 11:05
Photo by Cup of Couple on Pexels.comDecades ago I was chatting with an artist acquaintance. He was a long-established professional, and I… wasn’t. We hadn’t met for some… Read More
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2022-08-05 16:48
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This week I… Read More
2022-07-22 10:33
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I feel irke… Read More
2022-07-15 11:15
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Black: it&r&hell…Read More
2022-07-08 11:20
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I’m s… Read More
2022-07-01 11:20
Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.comThis week we’re considering the relative positions of artist, support and subject.
Where are you sitting (or standing) to sketch?
This seems a tri… Read More
2022-06-24 14:14
“I don’t have time”
How many times have we said that? More significantly, we’ve most likely said it as though it’s a negative.
Arty variations include:… Read More
2022-06-18 09:42
Note: Stats in this post come from the “Museums – Taking Part Survey 2019/20” on the UK government website.
I believe there is a much under-utilised resource available t… Read More
2022-06-10 11:19
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What is you… Read More
2022-06-03 18:22
A demonstration piece to show the effects of glazing.At long last I’m finding that art societies are returning to in-person events. Much as I appreciate being able to communicate to a… Read More
2022-05-28 14:29
Ever had one of those months where everything happened at once and the months before and after were quiet? That’s May 2022 for me. So apologies for the lack of blog posts recently, but… Read More
2022-05-06 11:33
Today I’m talking about the importance of drawing. Why it’s important, and some top tips to help your own drawing skills.
Drawing skills – essential or unnecessary?
S… Read More
2022-04-29 22:52
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Today we&rs&hell…Read More
2022-04-24 12:21
If you haven’t already read last week’s post, you’ll find that helpful before reading this one. You can read it here.
How to write an artist’s statement
There&r&hell…Read More
2022-04-16 10:27
Photo by Lisa Fotios on Pexels.comThis week I thought we’d take a look at an essential piece of promotional kit for artists – the artist’s statement.
First things first:… Read More
2022-04-08 14:29
Photo by imustbedead on Pexels.comIf you’ve read today’s title with concern, don’t worry, I’m not sinking into a “Woe is me, nothing matters anymore.” dep… Read More
2022-04-01 09:36
Experiment with spots
Regular readers know that I’m a big fan of experimenting with different techniques, instead of feeling that I have to produce a painting every time I’m a… Read More
2022-03-25 11:40
This week I thought I’d mix things up a little and give you a look behind the scenes in one of my paintings. Whatever the subject, medium or style, there are several different stages t… Read More
2022-03-18 20:51
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2022-03-11 18:20
My final post this week gives another possibility for saving money in your art practice.
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What if there was a platform where, when you… Read More
2022-03-10 15:10
According to this newspaper article, the average artist income tends to be well below the average national earnings, both in the UK and internationally. Although the article is several years… Read More
2022-03-09 14:28
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Photo by Sk… Read More
2022-03-08 13:35
I’m very lucky to live in Gloucestershire, UK.
Why is that lucky? Because we have one of the best Scrapstores. I confess I may be biased but, in my defence, it is awesome.
How c… Read More
2022-03-07 15:12
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Photo by Sk… Read More
2022-03-04 14:10
Photo by Skitterphoto on Pexels.comEnergy. Food. Petrol and diesel. Inflation. Tax. It seems that every time I look at the news these days – whether it’s TV, newspapers, websites… Read More
2022-03-04 14:06
This page is a round up of this year’s posts, and will be updated after each new post.
For posts prior to 2022 click here.
Art Materials
The Many Uses of Gloss MediumMat… Read More
2022-02-25 12:29
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Some musing… Read More
2022-02-11 10:00
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Photo by co… Read More
2022-02-04 17:14
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2022-01-28 13:04
…painting
and
sculpture?
This week I thought I’d do something different and pose a question for you. It’s one that I’m pondering since it has become rele… Read More
2022-01-21 17:58
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Dry mediums… Read More
2022-01-14 13:42
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I’ve… Read More
2022-01-07 17:48
Alternative supports
Today we’re focusing on painting supports. (For anyone new to art: a support is the base you choose for your painting, usually paper, canvas or panel, but somet… Read More
2022-01-01 00:17
Photo by Anna-Louise on Pexels.comHappy New Year!
I adore the transition from one year to the next. It feels to me like everything is possible and the world is full of promise and excitem… Read More
2021-12-24 11:30
On Monday it was lovely to be part of an Angel sketching Zoom event with my friends at Art Safari holidays. Many of the tutors took part, demonstrating methods of drawing and painting a rang… Read More
2021-12-17 15:09
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A quick pos… Read More
2021-12-03 21:14
The advantages of a single colour
I wonder how often you work in monochrome? It’s easy to be seduced by colour when painting, but today I’m suggesting that we should sometimes… Read More
2021-11-26 16:17
Photo by Suzy Hazelwood on Pexels.comI was amused to see in my original series that this post gained far more attention than the others. I’m not sure if people are genuinely fearful of… Read More
2021-11-26 00:18
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Photo by Ne… Read More
2021-11-24 11:13
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Today&rsquo&hell…Read More
2021-11-23 14:57
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Photo by Lu… Read More
2021-11-22 17:21
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Photo by fr… Read More
2021-11-19 10:48
Photo by Caroline Feelgood on Pexels.com‘Tis the season to go shopping…
Christmas. I’m typing the word with a wince, as I’m one of those people who believe Christ… Read More
2021-11-12 19:02
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Photo by Ti… Read More
2021-11-05 17:50
Photo by Sharon McCutcheon on Pexels.comColour mixing – clarity or mud?
Picture the scene. We need to mix a colour. Too often the process goes something like this:
Choose two col… Read More
2021-10-29 17:18
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Presentatio… Read More
2021-10-22 15:53
Today I want to talk about framing…
…because someone asked me question recently, and I thought that the answer and a few related musings would be interesting to you.
Th… Read More
2021-10-09 13:42
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A very quic… Read More
2021-09-17 12:00
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.comWe’ve all said it: “I’d love to do more art, but I just don’t have the time.”
If that resonates with you, here are a… Read More
2021-09-03 20:06
When is an ink not an ink?
When it’s acrylic ink. You’ll likely find acrylic inks alongside other inks in a shop or online, yet they are not ink at all, but acrylic paint in… Read More
2021-08-28 12:26
Coming unstuck with paint tubes
The subject for this post seems trivial, but quite often during workshops – whether watercolour, oils or acrylics – I’m asked to remove a… Read More
2021-08-20 13:18
Last week I promised you an insight into the most beneficial drawing experience I’ve ever had. So here it is.
Decades ago I signed up to a week’s life drawing summer school at… Read More
2021-08-13 14:08
Photo by Ylanite Koppens on Pexels.comHow do you know when to stop?
“How do you know when your painting is finished?”. Along with “How long did it take you to paint that… Read More
2021-08-06 21:35
Time’s tight this week, so instead of a new post, here’s a round up of some of my previous posts. I realise that some of you have been following this blog for years, but some of… Read More
2021-07-30 17:26
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Why the smallest… Read More
2021-07-23 22:45
Living sculptures
In this, the second of my posts on great advice from other creatives, I’m looking to the sculptor Heather Jansch*. If you’re not familiar with her work, she… Read More
2021-07-16 14:54
Should you produce greetings cards from your artwork?
Do you make greetings cards of your images? If you do then this post is for you. If you don’t currently offer cards, read on t… Read More
2021-07-09 21:01
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2021-07-02 13:57
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2021-06-25 22:37
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2021-06-04 17:00
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2021-05-28 17:41
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2021-05-21 15:45
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2021-05-07 13:08
Amid the gems, appreciate the diamonds.
Are you like me, a fan of the TED Talks? If you haven’t heard of them, they’re speeches loosely based on Technology, Education and De… Read More
2021-05-03 11:28
How to direct attention in a painting.
Last week we looked at how we can direct a viewer’s attention to a particular part of our painting through judicious use of contrast or det… Read More
2021-04-23 12:16
How to direct your viewer’s attention in your painting
Earlier this week I was writing an article for a magazine and I mentioned that the viewer’s attention will always be a… Read More
2021-04-16 16:35
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2021-04-09 14:28
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2021-04-02 13:58
Copyright Matters
Know Your Rights
Creating art is not just about applying paint to paper or canvas. As artists we also need to consider the business side of our art, costing our mat… Read More
2021-03-26 16:46
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2021-03-19 14:45
How to improve your paintings through experimentation
This week I stepped out of my comfort zone and did a Zoom workshop. It was a lot of fun, and reminded me that it’s too easy t… Read More
2021-03-12 13:01
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2021-03-05 14:39
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2021-02-27 12:52
How to draw circles in perspective.
If you haven’t read the past two posts, I suggest you do so before reading this one. View them here.
So far we’ve looked at rectangul… Read More
2021-02-19 16:56
Today we expand on last week’s post on how to draw objects in perspective.
If you haven’t read last week’s post, I suggest you do so before reading this one. View it… Read More
2021-02-13 11:38
Today we’re starting a short series on how to draw objects in perspective.
Simple perspective. And I do mean simple. As basic as it gets. So don’t let the very word strike… Read More
2021-02-05 16:27
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2021-01-29 14:06
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2021-01-15 13:05
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2020-08-04 10:37
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2020-07-31 14:57
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2020-07-27 11:02
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2020-07-24 12:56
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2020-07-22 10:41
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2020-07-17 11:32
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2020-07-15 09:05
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2020-07-10 15:28
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2020-07-08 12:32
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2020-07-03 21:59
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How to draw birds?… Read More
2020-06-26 12:29
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Your challenge thi… Read More
2020-06-19 11:17
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Our very first cha… Read More
2020-06-17 15:13
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Liquitex Paddle Br… Read More
2020-06-12 10:52
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This week’s… Read More
2020-06-08 15:14
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Are you sitting co… Read More
2020-06-05 10:12
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Our challenge take… Read More
2020-06-04 10:09
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A colour that find… Read More
2020-06-02 11:17
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“Which Acryl… Read More
2020-05-29 13:42
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2020-05-29 12:06
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2020-05-22 12:51
How Do You Draw Birds When They’re Always Moving? (Part 2)
How did you get on with last week’s challenge?
Whether or not you’re new to drawing a moving subject, I hop… Read More
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