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. Perfectionism We want our sketchbooks to be an inspiring archive of sketches, drawings and paintings and this aspiration can keep us from 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 wished-for items, favourite inks, paint and Neocolor colours so I knew what to buy when I went to the art shop. Since then I’ve created new Read more…
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…