The aim of my current work is to loosen my acrylic paintings and vary the brushstrokes using a limited palette. It is taking longer that expected to find a process of working that feels natural and is effective in portraying a loose and impressionist style work, but slowly reaching a point where the images I... Continue Reading →
Pre-mixed pots of my favourite colours. Eight lovely mixes of acrylic ready to use. A great way to work on quick compositions and sketching ideas without the consideration of colour mixing. I have also been using some new tools, especially effective was a woven piece of string dipped in Indian ink. Handmade tools for mark... Continue Reading →
I've come to realise the importance of preparatory study before diving into a final painting. This post details the steps prior to the finished artwork, I hope you find it both interesting and useful. Photo was taken just outside Ranfurly, New Zealand during a wonderful weekend of teaching. The original photograph. I was drawn to... Continue Reading →
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