I watched an artistically and historically interesting documentary created by British artist Anthony Gormley about how art began, looking at cave paintings. He visited some in France, Spain and Indonesia. Created not just centuries apart but also continents apart yet the … Read More
I don’t know what came over me, but I got it into my head to design and create a sketching and notebook for my students. Self publishing seems to be the thing to do these days, so I did it. … Read More
Do you know someone who wants to paint with watercolour but doesn’t know where to start ? Then this is your opportunity to give them the perfect gift for Christmas. Being a self taught artist and a successful online tutor … Read More
It’s always an event to be celebrated, when all the grapes are safely gathered in and the wine production can begin. It can be a small family affair picking by hand or it can be a bigger production calling for … Read More
Carol Bailey of The Princess and Bear wine company explains the story behind the painting. It was certainly a commission with a difference and one which allowed me to engage with my inner child, to play and have fun. I … Read More
In America, it appears the fabulous, inexpensive and varied wines of our region are little known. That is about to change. American friends, Carol Bailey and Steve Medwell, who have a home in the village of Quarante where I live, … Read More
I dropped in at the gallery where Libby Page is holding her autumn 2018 exhibition. There I saw all the preparation in action, piles of bubble wrap, boxes and paper and the girls up a ladder hanging and adjusting the … Read More
Two ladies attended my painting holiday week in October, one from England and one all the way from Australia. And they both came as a result of my online tuition. How great is that? It’s very gratifying when people who … Read More
Here is another video interview with artist Libby Page where we follow the progress of one painting to be included in her autumn exhibition We also talk about the development of her work in general, including the influence living in Berlin … Read More