Working in layers is easy with in acrylic paint. Acrylic is quick drying and can be layered easily. It can be applied in a variety of thicknesses and transparencies and mixed with textured mediums. Using layers in a painting adds richness, history and depth. How I start with acrylic layers 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…
In Brighton, Clarkes art shop and gallery is in the creative heart of the city, the North Laine. Street art is a frequent sight and the staff of Clarkes add their own mural every summer. Gathering artists together Over thirty artists and makers display their work in the gallery upstairs Read more…
June 2021 at the Kore Sage Art table On the June art table I’ve been painting for the Curious Tales series on canvases and paper and reflecting on the introduction of pinks and working on paper. I wrote a blog full of my favourite Powertex links and shared artists, makers Read more…
May 2021 at the art table On the art table in May I’ve been painting for the Curious Tales series to take to the gallery and to share with my Instagram followers. I’m still loving these ocean blues and purples. I also wrote a blog about the importance of taking Read more…
Making art for mental health This week has been Mental Health Awareness week in the UK. I’ve been sharing my thoughts and some resources over in my Instagram stories during the last few days, in particular links to support. It’s a subject very close to my heart and going by Read more…
Creating a series from a small idea This weekend I’m grateful to get some new paintings out into the real world in a local art shop gallery. These paintings came from small beginnings and I’m sharing how they developed from a simple idea and what inspired the finished paintings, The Read more…
April 2021 at the art table Taking an opportunity On the art table in April the longer Spring days were so welcome, meaning I could paint later into the afternoon and make time for a walk in the sun at the beach. I’m so lucky to live so close to this Read more…
What’s holding you back from making your art? Some things are just out of our control (pandemic anyone?) and they pull us away from our creative lives. Sometimes we just need a little nudge to get back on track. Are you feeling a bit lost creatively or afraid you’ll waste Read more…
March 2021 at the art table Finding colour and marks On the art table in March it’s playtime with some loose marks on watercolour paper. In Powertex I’m revisiting Easy Structure in some of my favourite art pieces and my book pile gets some birthday gift additions. In the sketchbook Read more…