by admin | Feb 26, 2023 | Painting & Drawing
A collection of mismatched but well loved art tools is best discovered and collected over time and I firmly believe the best tools are the ones closest to you right now. However because I’m fascinated by lists from artists like this too, I have compiled some of my...
by admin | Feb 26, 2023 | Painting & Drawing
Landscapes are one of my favourite things to paint and I’m always drawn to artworks that have depth and atmosphere that transport you to the same spot as the artist. Regardless of if it is an urban cityscape or mountain range with lakes and rivers, for me good...
by admin | Jun 2, 2022 | Painting & Drawing
Painting en plein air (“in the open air”) is a model for artists hoping to find inspiration in the great outdoors. The best place to start is by carrying a pocket sketchbook and a pen everywhere you go.If you’re feeling spicy then an elastic band to hold it all...
by admin | Jun 1, 2022 | Painting & Drawing
It was early morning and I was back on my old commuter train for the first time since I became a freelancer a few years ago. Bundled in with the other passengers who were mostly looking at their phones or just trying to get any extra few minutes of sleep. I on the...
by admin | Jun 1, 2022 | Painting & Drawing
Drawing portraits is tricky, we’re constantly looking at the faces of everyone we meet so as soon as we try to draw someone we can immediately tell if something is off or does not quite line up correctly. For a long time I often hid my anatomical inaccuracies by...
by admin | Jun 1, 2022 | Painting & Drawing
Understanding the different brush shapes and fibre types can help you to make better and more informed decisions when investing in new brushes, so that you end up with tools you love working with. Today, I’m going to share some insight into the most common brush...
