Failure?
A long time ago, when I ran evening classes at the local college, I taught a student who only ever worked on…
Gesso Stories
As the Christmas season approached, we tried something very different at my watercolour classes. By prepping the paper with gesso and then…
Exhibition?
I did this drawing somewhere between Lugo and Ferreira. I can't remember where exactly because the roadsigns were unreliable and…
The Other Woman
“It’s a benign addiction,” says Chris, “Or it’s the other woman, quite often. You can’t pay attention to your nearest…
Where Your Art Really Begins
I was gazing over a student's shoulder at a work that I can most charitably describe as 'experimental.' "I just waved…
Imagining The Landscape
Vague, hazy distances or intricate, closeup details; a hillside habitation or the veins on a leaf; clouds, blades of grass,…
What colour is your sky?
This September, as we approached the final day of my two week stay at Studio Paradiso, a guest asked if all my…
Commitment
A few years ago, when I was offered a small show at Black Swan Arts in Frome, I decided not…
Industrious
A couple of weeks ago, one Tuesday evening, I was privileged to take part in an engaging conversation with artist, Lucinda…
Who needs a painting holiday? – Me!
You can paint anywhere, of course. Beautiful scenery and fine food and wine aren't absolutely essential to the creative urge,…
Going With The Flow
On painting holidays and at workshops and classes at home, when I ask students what they want to achieve with their…
Last Goose Before Christmas!
Here's a little something to go with your brussels sprouts this holiday... Draw a grid, 5 squares by 2, as lightly as…