Places to visit in Brighton this summer if you’re an artist Are you going to Brighton for a summer holiday or a weekend by the sea? Brighton is popular with artists of all kinds and the city is busy with creative activity all year round. If you’re an artist visiting Read more
What is composition and why is it important? Composition in art is how different parts of the design are arranged and there are some “rules” of composition that can be followed to get a more pleasing result. There are lots of ways to think about composition including geometry, balance, rhythm Read more
What is the 100 day project? The 100 day project is a creative challenge that anyone and everyone can join. There are no rules or expectations other than to create for 100 days and if you miss a day or even more, that’s ok. Choose a project that suits you Read more
What is consistency in art? To be consistent means to behave or perform in a similar way and in art it’s understood as an ongoing, recognisable style, or artistic voice. Consistency in our art can feel like the peak of the creative process. We want to have our own unique Read more
3 ideas for unfinished sketchbooks Keeping a sketchbook is a part of the artist’s toolkit but they don’t always turn into beautiful books full of your gorgeous successful art. Some books are half-filled, running out of steam before the end or a theme can become a chore. Maybe the paper Read more
The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron In February I pulled out my yellowing copy of The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron because I wanted to put morning pages back into my day. The daily writing exercise is part of a creative recovery course that was first published in 1992. What Read more
5 ideas for filling your sketchbook You’ve chosen your sketchbook and now you want to stack up a collection bursting with your art. Here are 5 ideas for filling your sketchbook and supporting your art practice. Choose one or mix them up for a sketchbook that feels inspiring. These ideas Read more
Start making art in your new sketchbook with these creative ideas. If you are feeling stuck or overwhelmed by possibilities there’s something here to kickstart your new sketchbook, whatever is holding you back. These tips are how I deal with new sketchbook gremlins. Perfectionism We want our sketchbooks to be Read more
Are you inspired by the sketchbooks of your favourite artists? Maybe flip-throughs of gorgeous coloured pages and art notes have encouraged you to start a sketchbook of your own. Choose a sketchbook or art journal with this guide to finding the right sketchbook for your art practise. What is a Read more
Favourite art supplies These favourite art supplies started in the back of a notebook as a sort of shopping list. I’d write down my favourite inks and Neocolor colours so I knew what to buy when I went to the art shop. Since then I’ve created new lists in sketchbooks Read more