What do I mean mark making? It is a term that indicates the types and variations of brush strokes, drawing lines, gouge marks….. really, any visual evidence of your hand or tools upon the canvas or the paper. “Snowfields” is featured once again, as it really does tick all the boxes for ‘mark making.’ The […]
I have a real thing for great backgrounds. The backgrounds, make the painting or the photograph! I will often look straight at the background, poring over them more so than the focal point. A good background will gently lead the way to the focal point while taking the viewer on a lovely afternoon stroll along […]
Dreams of a child and the power in a word. She dreamt of drawing and painting. Shy, uncertain. So, I used a different word….. ‘experiments.’ Her 8 year old face lit up, I suspect – with hope. I may have just given her the one word that allowed her to try again, without fearing […]
Do you find when you get your drawing and painting supplies out, you then start to tense up? Do you notice that the more you fiddle, struggle and try to ‘get it just right’ – the more work it needs?! Relax. Surround yourself with serene calming subjects and scenes. Avoid clutter and overload, […]
Take a walk with me! Walk the watercolour pathway for just a moment………. As some of you have read before, I do tend to go for a lot of nature walks! I love the feeling of being outside, with all that lovely space! No four walls to close in on me. As I walk along, […]
Freedom in Skies… watercolours wet into wet. Creates magical movement, softness and flow.
“Do not be discouraged by the censure that might fall upon one’s works – one must be armoured with a strong conviction which makes one go straight ahead fearing no obstacle, ” Jean Corot counselled would be artists. What a fantastic attitude and philosophy! I’ve long admired and been influenced by Jean Baptiste Camille Corot. […]
I quite like this image, it really sings for me and connects to my soul. It felt Zen, calm and meditative. I felt that all elements fit together in harmony. Unified and Balanced. Harmony in Design Each of the flowers play a role in the whole design, none take over and hog the limelight completely. […]
A Simple Post: with an invitation! With no long discourse or Art Basic tips on tone, edges, depth, colour, design, etc. I’m inviting you to post in comments on your reactions to this photographic image. Is it too centered for you? Adequate depth? Some may dislike the location of the green signature, and wonder […]
easy watercolor painting ideas for absolute beginners, helpful techniques limited palette, splatter, and wet in wet are fun!