The chateau dates from the 12th century and was on the front line between the French and the English during the 100-year war. The atmosphere of earlier centuries is present everywhere, shooting holes, thick walls, high rooms with huge wooden beams and a … Read More
Shakehands with your brushes, look after them, learn how to get the most from them and they will reward you with years of service. There are simply thousands of brushes on the market these days. Some are made from natural materials such … Read More
Well, I have the people, now I just need the Covid situation to settle down and for quarantine restrictions to be abolished. Who knows when this situation will ease, no one does, but I am ready and poised to paint. … Read More
I have a horrible confession to make. As an artist and painting teacher, I don’t like working ‘plein air’. There I’ve said it, but I don’t think anyone reads my blog so it probably doesn’t matter. However, I may have … Read More
This was a very different painting commission which I enjoyed doing recently. The brief was from a new wine venture dealing only the wines of the Languedoc region and I was asked to paint a map of the area in … Read More
Master colour values & make your work stand out. Follow me. This is the title of my latest course you can get on line and it is proving to be very popular. Colour and tonal values seem to be a … Read More
The picture on the left shows a selection of some of the card designs you can paint. It couldn’t be easier. No talent or technical know how is required just a few paints, a brush, some watercolour paper and a … Read More
I have found a super group on Facebook called ‘Artist’s Journal Workshop’. It’s a group where people post whatever they have drawn, painted or scribbled in their journal or sketchbook. It’s about creativity, growth and new ideas, and it’s helping … Read More