Abstract art postcard series by Kore Sage

How I create a series of paintings

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

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Black and blue abstract art by Kore Sage

New Deep Blue paintings for Clarkes gallery

These Deep Blue paintings are heading to Clarkes Art Shop and Gallery in Brighton this week. They are abstract land and seascapes of nighttime by the sea, lights along the coastline and warm breezes after the sun goes down. Blue deep edge canvases to hang or stand These acrylic paintings Read more

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Art table notes September 2021

On the September art table, the handmade book is finished and new artwork in deep blues is getting ready for the gallery. The Powertex blog takes a look at seasonal projects to make for Autumn. At the gallery The new work for Clarkes of Sussex in Brighton is in the Read more

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Handmade art journal pages using sketches

Art table notes July 2021

On the July art table I worked in a handmade book, finished some paintings on paper and took part in a community mural project. I also reflected on my Powertex workshops. Art journaling in a handmade book I got inspired by art journals and sketchbooks on YouTube this month and Read more

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Butterfly panted onto a wall mural by Kore Sage

Painting a butterfly mural

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

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Line sketches and drawings on my art table May 2021

Art table notes May 2021

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

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making art for mental health, art with crayons

Making art and mental health

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

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Mixed media art in blue and purple with hand drawn lines by Kore Sage

Creating a series from a small idea

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

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Mixed media art in blue and purple with hand drawn lines by Kore Sage

Art table notes April 2021

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

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