Looking to nature for true inspiration
Like everyone else I love wandering around the park, taking the dog for a walk, whether its cold and breezy…
Becoming art competition savvy
So here's a short yet sweet blog aimed at getting ready for those all-important open art competitions. I've been busy…
Inspiring yourself to paint, paint, paint
As an artist, you are constantly looking both inwards and outwards for painting inspiration and there is an endless plethora…
From the countryside, to the art studio
A couple of blogs ago, I wrote about the practicalities of sketching and painting whilst abroad. Integrating art into your…
From Chagall to Lowry… two painters, worlds apart
There are two rival exhibitions happening in the North West at the moment between Manchester and Liverpool... in the left…
Drawing away from home… making the most of your holiday
It's so easy to grab a few pencils, fineliner pens, box of pastels, a watercolour pan set, plus some paper…
A mighty painting challenge gone good
In my last blog I talked about the set of three paintings I was currently working on. My Tryptich was…
Triple the hard work
Yes I've painted large canvases before, and a Tryptic (three canvases forming one painting) really appealed to me as it…
Art must be in your heart to sell it
What an amazing day yesterday! I had organised to have an art stand called 'Art Collective' featuring eight different local…
Be unique its what sets you apart
Well, if you've happened across personal development articles, motivational videos and all kinds of inspirational stories, then you'll be pretty…
Distinctive drawing is the name of the game
There's no need to be afraid of drawing from a live model. It's an exhilarating experience, even from your seat…
Life drawing is such a fantastic tool
There's no better way to improve your drawing as an artist. Life drawing is fundamental to any well thought out…
My first blog… and welcome
I have been thinking of creating my own blog for a while now and wondered... will I have anything 'constructive'…