Do you ever wish you’d waited a bit long before doing the next step? Well, I’ve had one of those moments when I wish I had.I started removing the masking and realised that the bell tower is not distinct. And it’s bothering me! I often find parts of a picture can be fainter than I’d […]
Aargh, when will I learn more haste less speed! Read More »
Work on St Catherine’s is moving along steadily. I’m now at the painting stage. The first painting layer is always an organic process. Once finished I need to leave it to dry and the paint alters as it dries. Colours mix and separate. It’s one of the stages I love most because I’m never 100%
Work in Progress – St Catherine’s, Oxford. Read More »
Oxford is known for it’s historic architecture. But there like any modern city, there is new architecture. If you’ve been receiving my newsletter or following me on Facebook then you’ll know I’m starting a series based on the modern college buildings in Oxford. First picture is of St Catherines or Cats as the students call
Work in Progress – First of the Oxford Set Read More »
We have colour! Just the first stage of painting but colour none the less. Next I apply darker colours and blow the paint around. But I have to leave it to dry otherwise the paint blooms instead of forming lovely tendrills. Now I need to be patient and not start the next step too soon.
There’s progress at the mill… Read More »
Cotton Mills are impressive structures… And complicated. But by ‘eck they look good when you get ’em right! And I think I’ve got this one right. In fact, I’m very pleased how it’s turning out. Of course, it’s going to change completely once I start painting. But as any painter and decorator will tell you.
In Painting, Preparation is 90% of the Job. Read More »
A return to Quarry Bank Mil for this weeks work in progress. The central courtyard to be precise. A decidedly wonky structure, but all part of it’s charm! And I’m only going a little cross-eyed doing it! There might be some choice language emanating from my studio as a result. I will post an update
