Don’t you just hate it when masking fluid sticks to your brushes? Sound familiar? Most artists have experienced this issue. You need to do some masking, but when you finish your brushes are solid rubber and unusable. I was going to show you a picture, but I don’t have any. Not one ikky brush and […]
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And now for something completely different. My sketching habits have slipped by the wayside recently, so I’ve decided to take part in InkTober, an initiative to encourage regular sketching. The idea is to create a sketch a day or one a week. I find challenging myself helps with motivation. So I’ll share my sketches here
Inktober – day 1- Perhaps a little late… Read More »
Commissions can be daunting When I was first approached to create a painting to commemorate the 600 year Centenary of the Royal Latin School in Buckingham I was simultaneously excited and nervous. 600 years is a significant number You have to get it right and produce something the customer wants as well as meeting your
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Don’t you just love surprises? I had a lovely one this week. The wonderful people at Empty Easel have included me as a featured artist with an article written by Cassie Rief. As an artist you tend to speak in a visual language As a result, reflecting your thoughts in words can be more difficult.
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I have a confession to make.. *Looks around cautiously and whispers* I’ve never been on a tram in Manchester! Blackpool, yes. Dusseldorf, yes, but Manchester, no. I really need to rectify that. While I have not caught a tram, I am painting them. Here is the original photograph. Taken a few years ago with the
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