This bike was in an alley by the side of a Costa Cafe in Piccadilly. A few steps to the right, the world passes by on busy bustling streets with cars creeping between sets of lights. The bike was chained to the railings and it’s saddle missing, but it didn’t feel abandoned. I suspect the […]
Part of the 49/50 Painting Challenge. I’ve struggled with the 4950 Painting Challenge. Some weeks, it’s been to find a single example of my painting subject. This week I’ve had the opposite problem… Too much choice. This week’s challenge #15 was a Gable End. but instead I ask. Have you tried looking for Gable Ends? Those
Painting Challenge – Deciding what to do when there’s too much choice. Read More »
Part of the 49/50 Painting Challenge. Could it be that Summer is here? Or did I speak too soon? I know, this is England, so probably not. But a girl can dream, can’t she? Whilst I’ve been enjoying the sunshine, this week’s subject seems especially apt. When it’s hot, you really appreciate The humble water
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Part of the 49/50 Painting Challenge. When you commence a Painting challenge, you know things may get tough. So, I thought it would be helpful to write a list of architectural features so that I would have something to inspire me. It kinda fell flat this week.. Why? Because the term is Brace and it’s
When is a brace not a brace? Unexpected problems of a painting challenge. Read More »
Part of the 49/50 Painting Challenge. Twisted Chimney? Sounds like a band name to me. Number 6 of the 49/50 Challenge or The Twisted Chimney as I’m calling it, follows on from my crooked comment last week. This time it’s a crooked chimney, ok maybe not crooked, but certainly twisted. The point being it’s not
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Mystery abounds with this painting Do you love to get back to normal? You know how it is, when life is hectic and you long for routine in familiar surroundings? It’s been a crazy month, I’ve been creating art but I have not been blogging about it. Back in the studio, at last! I’ve been
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Architecture Painting on location can be trying. After another week of architecture painting outside I thought I’d share some of my challenges. The Weather : Fortunately the elements have been relatively kind. The wind only require me to tie down the easel and spread the salt further than intended. Perspective and neck aches: This is
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