I find on occasion, myself in a quandary of what to do once I’m finally in the studio with time to paint. I might have to then look around the studio for some ideas, inspiration, anything that sparks an interest. It could be ‘just playing’ with paint in a glass vase. It could be a full sheet […]
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 […]
The 5 watercolour techniques I enjoy using to create texture in my paintings: Dry brush, splatter, plastic wrap, moulding paste and granulating pigments on a rough surface paper. Terracotta Pot mainly is created from French Ultramarine with Burnt Sienna applied wet onto a very Rough surfaced paper to get the dimpling textural effect. French Ultramarine […]
Watercolour is a great medium to splash around with and have fun trying new techniques out! This is a spin off of some of my acrylic approaches using a gessoed masonite board, then applying molding paste with a palette knife. I let this dry completely. Once this was dry, I splashed on Watercolours – indanthrone, quinacridone […]
Colour, Tone and Texture play important roles in my art making processes. I want my Art to evoke a heartfelt response both within myself and the viewer. Using texture, tone and colour seem to work best for me to achieve that. Choosing subjects that are personal, those that I love and wish to tell a […]
Igniting the fires of the imagination is a subject close to my heart. I firmly believe we all have been given a form of creativity, though as the years progress, for many of us, it may have gone into hiding. This post features several students’ imaginative and original art pieces created in class. Its […]
The Feeling of the Land. I love the land, its colours, textures, shapes, layers and the richness of its dialogue. Its more important to me, to convey the feeling of the place, its spirit rather than the precise exact details. When I paint, I feel it. I rely more on my creative intuition than on […]
Indigo blue alcohol ink, silver and white ink with 24K gold leaf judiciously scattered in. Landscapes Using Your Imagination at Atwell Gallery Perth, WA will feature similar creative and imaginative art processes as this! Workshop scheduled January 20th, 2015.
The Good News is there’s a lot to be gained by yesterday’s art wreckages. This morning I reviewed my ‘artistic overflow of enthusiasm’ i.e. experiments that look pretty horrible. I came up with a plan and 6 ways these less than ideal images can be of use to me. I’m quite determined to salvage […]
Scarlet Red flashes amidst the dove grey and darker charcoals. Like a cardinal flying in the winter skies of New England. ……..I can imagine. I can imagine the white as snow falling upon the land, cooling. One of my favourite mottos is “Imagine and Create.” Indeed, I can Imagine! Today was a bit […]