Over the past few weeks my drawing practice has been focused on birds, using gouache in my sketchbook. The heron featured is my latest piece. You may be able to see that as I have progressed the style of working has become more relaxed and confident. 1. My first heron. 2. The Crane. 3. The... Continue Reading →
At times art is elusive, you have a fairly clear idea of what you are wanting to achieve, but the steps don't quite take you there. I had a relatively productive weekend, but what I am trying to achieve is the translation of soft pastel painting to acrylic painting whilst maintaining the linear quality and... Continue Reading →
The image above was produced by following the experiments in this book. The Challenge of Watercolour by John Blockley. I have been enjoying reading the techniques, compositions and subject matter of this book. First printed in 1979 with the last reprint, as far as I can gather, in 1989. I will honour the copyright and... Continue Reading →
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