I’m thinking about my top 5 Powertex projects for 2020. A new year usually means new plans and ideas and clearing out the old to make way for the new. Sometimes, it’s about building on what you’ve already done rather than letting it go! I spent a lot of time Read more…
Am I an artist? I often wonder if I am artist for lots of reasons. Some of this is to do with my skill level while I’m learning, comparing myself to others who are further along the path than me and also because I started out more as a crafter.
It’s time for the Summer Exhibition 2019 in Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex. The Collective has over 150 artists working in a variety of materials and techniques from oil painters and award winning watercolorists to sculptors, photographers and jewellers. This year I will have a mixed media painting on display and despite the Read more…
I’m elbow deep in paint while I study an intensive three month art course. It’s been an extraordinary journey to week 10 and I’m using all my creative time and energy on it. The most frustrating part is that there’s no beautiful finished paintings to share. Let’s talk about the Read more…
Powertex Bister art If you’ve been following my series of articles on using Powertex Bister in mixed media art, you might be ready to try a project. This Powertex Bister planets painting was created for the Powertex UK design team and was originally published in the Powertex UK magazine. It’s Read more…
Powertex Bister Granules for mixed media art Have you tried Bister granules in your art? If you’ve ever taken a Powertex mixed media art workshop with me you will know that Powertex Bister Granules are on my favourites list. Using the granules for mixed media art is a bit different Read more…
I intended to write a blog about how I use Powertex Bister granules this week. Particularly my favourite blue ones, on Ivory Powertex with some Rusty Powder thrown in. However, we can’t always get straight to the art table and open the Powertex so this is what I do instead. Read more…
In my mixed media art I use several Powertex products and techniques to create texture and there are many ways to do it. Here I’m sharing my favourites but the possibilities and combinations are endless so it’s good to try things until you find your own favourites. I create a Read more…
Powertex Rusty Powder is known for it’s real rust colour and texture. It can be applied in many ways but in this blog I’m going to show you how I use Rusty Powder like fluid paint in my mixed media art. Using Rusty Powder in mixed media art usually involves Read more…
With paint or Powertex, getting started or getting stuck is something I can relate to. Sometimes we lack inspiration. We get stuck. Mojo has left the building and she hasn’t left a note. Look at all the supplies, the gorgeous colours and the infinite possibilities. Then we freeze. (more…)