A fine example, a master of the impressionist era. John Peter Russell should not go unnoticed by art lovers. Admittedly, while in America I hadn’t heard of him. Until I moved to Australia and visited the New South Wales Art Gallery. Impressionist Artist What Beautiful colors. Exquisite brush movement. The sensitivity […]
Edward Seago, what can I say? Definitely he has been under appreciated. We all know Monet, Picasso, Renoir. Seago? Not so much. But let’s remedy that now! Edward Seago Inspires Both the oils and watercolors go beyond the ordinary. Beyond good. His brush takes you on a journey. Edward was born 1910 […]
Where do you go, for serenity? The quiet respite, can be found along the soft sandy shores. The sounds of gulls and incoming waves, play like a melody in your mind.
When life mimics art. Over the Indian Ocean the the velvet clouds cloak the sky. No paints in hand. Sunset Skies of Fire A camera, to capture the thoughts I had while looking for that briefest of moments upwards. Wondering…. what Turner felt when he gazed upon the setting sun. How his spirit lifted […]
Good things are coming – just you wait
What do watercolor beginners want to know? What do beginners need to know? I think we all wish to spend a little less, create a little more, and see greater improvements in our work. That’s at the heart of our watercolor wants. So, what can we do and what do we need to learn in order […]
I’m back from the art shop. Why, is this news? Well…. you can save money from what I learned there, for starters! $100 savings in paper…. The Art… of Shopping I went up to the Oxlades Art Supply shop in the northern suburbs of Perth. There I found some decent sales items. […]
Watercolor Secret….. It is simple and Quick! Just allow your loaded up watercolor brush to lightly ‘kiss’ the paper surface. Think of your paper as if it were a delicate butterfly wing you don’t wish to damage. But to – merely touch with the gentlest of touches. That is it. Nothing complicated, just simple. […]
What is in my studio!? Like some of you there are days, I don’t dare even look. But, then like today the spirit captures me and I dig in. Here are a few of my findings I found enjoyable. Things I’d forgotten. Images long left in the boxes. Unseen. 4 Art Findings […]
Texture and Color are always fun. Relaxing and exciting, at the same time. Gorgeous aquamarines with copper and gold and a deep prussian blue in the first image were beautiful to work with. The Naples Yellow, Cobalt Teal Blue and the soft neutral greys in the next two were ….. Super fun! 3 fun acrylics […]