Make your mark…colourful….
"Found Myself Dreaming" 21" x 8.5" mixed media on Fabriano Artistico paper. Layers of ink, acrylic, water soluble crayon, pencil, and charcoal with a mix of brushes and tools. There were moments of 'ugly' in the process as there are for many paintings - you just have to keep going and see where the responses... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/UT36PehQjPc This link although a few years old is a wonderful example of capturing the beauty of flowers in a loose and intuitive way. This way of working is so close to my soul as an artist. The beauty of flowers; their structure and form, their energy and colour and where they sit in the... Continue Reading →
What started as simple bands of colour representing the landscape became an intuitive exploration of collage, contrast and colour. Mixed media approximately 12 x 16" on Fabriano Artistico 300gsm paper. Getting started...
On a chilly damp day I can't help but use warm vibrant colours, they literally draw me in! So here is a little colour to brighten up your day. These are a series of 6x6" semi abstracted floral studies.
From water-based ink to permanent ink, acrylic and soft pastel, I feel I am moving in the right direction with this image. Wanting to further abstract and delve into the immenseness of this landscape, it's far reaching water-ways and undulating ranges. I may possibly change the colour scheme to reflect it's peacefulness and test the... Continue Reading →
Some experiments using a variety of media on hot pressed paper. Enjoyed the process and will experiment further using different supports. Ink Watersoluble Wax Pastel Gouache This was day 2...charcoal on hot pressed watercolour paper. Last image for the day...watercolour. I can see where I needed to look at the original photo. All a learning... Continue Reading →
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