When I finished the last realm painting it was suggested to me that there should be a third one, to accompany the other two, so that the three of them could be hung together. Not a small request at all to achieve! I had a think about it and decided that for me the best […]
As you know I love a challenge in creating artwork and painting pictures. I had a thought a few weeks ago about how much I love painting water, and I love painting quirky animals, so what about putting them together in a painting with fire as well, I liked the idea of the animals being […]
Its so lovely when a gallery says – bring as many paintings as you like… And wonderful when they as a local gallery say that they want more professional artwork on their walls, most specifically, mine, and I can choose what to paint to their theme, especially when the theme is one of mystical, fantasy […]
An artist should always be improving their artistic talents and techniques I believe. We don’t stay the same, we improve every time we paint a picture, which of course means that some artwork that we do in previous years won’t always be as good as the later stuff. Of course, a lot of the time […]
On quiet moments these last few days I’m considering what subject I shall paint for the Ashby Arts Festival outdoor board. The idea of a legend or myth means I’m leaning more towards the myth side of it, particularly the magical aspect – fairies, elves, goblins and trolls. I’m wondering whether to do something different […]
I’ve been asked to paint some complicated pictures in my life, but this one without any doubt has been the most complex of them all. The brief from the client was a painting that depicted three women who he knew personally, who had all played vastly important parts in his life. But this painting wasn’t a […]
Before I paint someone it helps to know a bit about them. Just so that I have a better understanding of the essence of that person, to be able to incorporate it into the portrait. I don’t need to know all the tiny details of the persona, just the bare facts will help. For anyone […]
I’ve just been asked by my sister “Do you know ANYBODY normal? “. I laughed, and agreed that most people in my life are not. By that I don’t mean that they are abnormal. Just more ……………. interesting………. than most……………………………… perhaps. But perhaps thats because in a way I go looking for it. I like the company of […]
I went to an art workshop yesterday. I go to them regularly and always get something from the experience. The tutors are different in their approach and subject matter but they’re invariably happy to pass on tips about their painting techniques. This workshop was no different. The guy who did it though, was worried that […]
