This week I am adding the below portrait to my Brush Flow course, so it felt fitting to talk about the importance of creating an underpainting. Why create an underpainting? Is creating an underpainting, also known as a value study, not just adding extra work and delaying the painting process?Absolutely not! On the contrary, it significantly contributes to a …
When it comes to creating captivating and visually appealing paintings, experimenting with various techniques can make a world of difference. One of the key strategies to infuse more drama and interest into your artwork is by diversifying your marks. This approach not only adds dynamism to your piece but also guides the viewer’s eye through …
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I’m often asked how I select my colours and keep them so bright, so here are a few pointers for any budding artist out there: 1. I lay any transparent colours I want to shine onto a white background; otherwise, you have to add white for them to show, and of course, white turns the …
Ok so I have been very busy over the past few months when I decided to bring my painting workshops online. I have been creating videos of painting online to share with not just my students by anyone wishing to learn the joys of painting. The idea behind being able to learn to paint online is …
Expand your artistic horizons with engaging art classes and workshops in Portsmouth! If you’ve ever wished to explore the world of painting, look no further. I offer regular art sessions on Mondays and Thursdays from my inviting studio, designed for individuals of all skill levels who are eager to learn the art of painting. Whether …
There is nothing more rewarding then seeing a smiling face at the end of painting session. A big well done to Donna for completing her beautiful landscape painting using Acylics. During the final session there were some hairy moments when Donna started experimenting with the paint but she ‘went for it’ and the results are …
I have set up a Facebook group for Artists learning to paint. I have a number of students, many of which enjoy creating artwork outside of my workshops so I felt this would be a great opportunity for them to connect with each other (as I run many classes) and upload and share their artwork. …
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