Painting or drawing still lifes
Choosing what to paint or draw for a still life can feel overwhelming, however it’s such great practice for observation, composition and deciding what to include and leave out of a picture. It’s also a great way to practice rendering tone, texture and...
Brushes for oils and acrylics
I sometimes get asked about the brushes I use, so I thought I’d write a post about them. I have to say first however, that every painter will feel differently about their brushes, and every brush has a different feel depending on what paint is used and what...
Getting ready for summer sketching
Summer is coming and it’s a great excuse to get out of the studio and into the big wide world to capture what’s going on around you. Here are some tips about sketching outside. Why sketch outside? Working from life is very different to working from...
All you need to know about commissions but are afraid to ask
It needn’t be daunting asking an artist to undertake a commission, we love to talk about our work and to make something that’s right for you. I’ll talk a bit about the process and hope it helps. What is a commission? A commission is when you ask an...
Sketching
I’ve spent the weekend sketching (with paint) and it’s really brought home to me the importance of keeping up with regular painting and drawing from life. I think it might have been my last year’s resolution to sketch more, though I didn’t do...
Finding your art style
When you are learning how to draw and paint being able to recognise your style can be one of the biggest frustrations, but it just means learning how to paint consistently, confidently and recognisably in your own visual ‘voice’. Learning from others For a...
Confidence
I had a wobbly week the other week, I completely lost my confidence. Being an artist is pretty much all about having confidence in your work to show people what you’ve done so it’s not great when you lose it, but I think it’s an occupational hazard...
Keeping myself organised
I’m the sort of person who embraces creative chaos and wears it as a badge of honour, my husband jokes that I leave a trail of destruction in my wake, but this year my new year’s resolution was to be more organised and three months in I think it’s...Have I helped you?
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