I’ve been blogging for a while now and 2 years ago I did a 30 day blog challenge run by Sarah and Paul Arrow at Sarkemedia. I’ve tried to repeat the process again with varying results. This month I’m trying again and, in a post to help motivate and inspire us Sarah shared some of […]
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Do you need inspiration to create? I’m often asked where I find my inspiration. The short answer is everywhere. There’s a marvelous line from Chuck Close “Inspiration is for Amateurs, the rest of us just show up and get to work.” People tell me how they only paint when they are inspired. The trouble with
Misty Thames – Inspiration to create a painting. Read More »
Towering Shard As we begin 2017, I wanted to share some of the photographs I’ve taken that haven’t made it into paintings, yet. They may do at some point, who knows, you’ll have to wait and see. So I’m introducing a “Photo of the month”. The Shard towers over London and seems an appropriate
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On the last day of the year, I’m sharing 12 paintings One for each month of 2016 to sum up the year. January – Not your usual Wedding Month. But I’ve always done my own thing, and, yes, I did get married in January. A good few years ago now though. This is one of
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How’s the excitement level in your household? Ours is pretty high, even with Christmas over, everyone is looking forward to the new year. As if that wasn’t enough, I’ve had some more big news about my Art. Artists and Illustrators Magazine hold an annual competition. This year’s is called Artist of the Year 2017. Well,
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After hectic period, returning back to the studio is always a joy. The change of pace, the opportunity to catch my breath and create something new. So this week I’ve been working on a painting Chester Clock Tower. Sometimes there are dramas, Like having no water for a day, either due to the pipes freezing
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The Police boat was one of three moored up on the Thames. I thought of doing all three but really wanted something more focused so I cropped out the other two. Starting with the graphite image, this is the composition. I tend to get absorbed in my painting, and, when I do, I forget to
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Inspiring Artists can create art out of anything! So why do some go overboard when buying art materials? When all they need is at hand? Try simplifying, only a few basic items are required. Sometimes, just the one. What about using some paper? or, if you must, pick up a book for inspiration. Sharpen your
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Contemporary Art Fairs are a great way to see art Whatever stage you’re at from the complete novice to art expert they are an effective way to immerse yourself in a vast array of different styles and abilities. From Graduate artwork, to established artists. From the daring to the traditional, there is enough variety to
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