What difference does it make if I paint for a winter event in summer? It’s my first time creating for the Artists Open Houses winter event and it raised a new challenge. How do you create work for a winter open house when you’re bathing in summer sun and sea Read more
The Winter arts trail in Brighton and Hove opens on the 26th November 2022 and I’m excited to have my latest art at Bluebell Would artist’s open house in West Hove. Come along to see art and makes and meet the artists. Read on for details on when and where Read more
Concertina or accordion sketchbooks hold a continuous length of folded paper to create on. This opens up possibilities for artists to go beyond the limits of a single page. Using a concertina sketchbook gives me space to work on a theme and works well for landscapes. This is how I Read more
Craft a magical fairy house Fairy houses are a fun and magical project for any crafter. They are good for beginners, make great gifts and can be displayed outside. A fairy house was one of the first projects I ever made with Powertex. Gather up some Powertex supplies and create Read more
The creative cycle Cycles and seasons Do you make art in a creative cycle? Social media posts suggest that new art is made every day in a frenzy of creativity. However, the impression that it’s possible to churn out new art like a machine is a bit misleading. People naturally Read more
Painting a clock for the art trail When I was preparing art for the Adur Art Trail this year I began journaling ideas for creations to take with me. I wanted to offer something more than just original paintings and thought about scarves, collaged greeting cards and even zines. But Read more
The Adur Art Trail 2022 in Shoreham by Sea gets underway on Saturday 28th May 2022. Have you picked up your brochure and map yet? I’m excited to be sharing my art work at Sky Blue Pink in Shoreham High Street again. It’s the perfect venue for displaying some coastal Read more
Working in layers is easy with acrylic paint. Acrylic is quick-drying and can be layered up fast. It can be applied in various thicknesses and transparencies and mixed with textured mediums. Using layers in a painting adds richness, history and depth. How I start with acrylic layers The first layer Read more
Working in a series To create a series of paintings for an event or gallery is usual but a collection of similar art looks great and has benefits for the artist too. For a series of paintings to look good together, they usually fit some pre-set limitations. This might sound Read more
Powertex powder pigments Powertex have a line of powder pigments to use with their art and craft supplies. The range includes matt (Powercolor), pearl and metallic (Colortricx) colours and there are several ways to use them. They are suitable for use in a variety of mixed media art and craft Read more