Beautiful tones of deep blue ink radiating outwards
Indigo Dance
The Blue Veil a study in stark tonal contrasts, relieved with bold dramatic colour.
The Blue Veil
watercolour bottles in phalo blue mixed with lunar black
Bottles in Blue
I went out yesterday morning meaning to go for a short, zen stroll. Fresh air, to clear the mind and sooth and relax. But as things progressed, thats not what happened. I had a very hard hike. With these 3 images and their story, I’ll share how the words of Aristotle – changes our art. […]
A few weeks ago I posted Good News about Epic Art Failures filled with several exuberant images that were not yet resolved. I had a bit of a think and reassessed the mountain created with watercolours using a palette knife. I determined that the perimeters needed quite a bit of softening, which was done very […]
Who’s afraid of the big bad pencil? Throw that pencil in the trash! Using 6 different, creative types of tools can build your confidence, conquer the nerves, create a happier more relaxed you. That means better drawings! Ever think ‘I can’t draw a straight line?’ Or, my lines go jerky and crooked? There […]
Don’t arrest me…. The Murano, Venice glass pendant was purchased on a family trip to Italy. I’m safely, happily using the exquisite colours as a springboard for my latest artworks. The Murano glass pendant has gorgeous textural patterns with the silver and gold filaments cracking and shattering in random areas. The blue colours make it […]
Those who create art, even as beginners: you are artists. By virtue of the simple fact that you have pursued your interest far enough to join an art course, you’ve purchased art materials, and you have begun creating. You – are an artist – for you are creating art. This is […]
Its a beautiful place, this softly lit forest. Take one more step…….
