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Sep 4, 2024
This Artist Life: The Basic Equipment You Need to Get Started with Watercolour
Do you want to get painting in watercolour, but feel confused by all the colours, brushes, paper etc available? Well, here is a guide to...
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Feb 12, 2024
This Artist Life: The Healing Power of Nature
Nature has an incredible power to nurture and heal, offering numerous benefits for our physical and mental well-being. Research shows...
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Feb 2, 2024
This Artist Life: Nature as Nurture and Inspiration
Nature nurtures the soul and is a constant reminder of the profound beauty that surrounds us. From the majestic mountains to the gentle...
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Jan 26, 2024
This Artist Life: The Power of Environment
Your surroundings have a significant impact on your motivation levels and overall productivity. In this blog post, I explore the ways in...
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Jan 18, 2024
This Artist Life. Pushing the Limits: the power of believing in yourself
Five years' ago, I took the decision to make art a central part of my life. This followed a period of intense personal difficulty. I have...
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Jan 13, 2024
This Artist Life. The Power of Mindset: Self-motivation and Personal Growth
At this time of year, I always try to do a mental reset. There is so much to celebrate, although there are also challenges. What I have...
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Sep 25, 2023
This Artist Life. Places: Sandsend
Sandsend is a village on the East Coast of The North York Moors - it's at the end of the long sandy beach that curves round from Whitby....
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Sep 11, 2023
Watercolour Painting Exercises: 5 basic watercolour techniques to use as warm ups
The first lesson of my six week Expressive Watercolour Course starts with some warm ups to get the watercolour mojo flowing. Here are the...
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Aug 28, 2023
Places That Inspire My Art: Yearsley Woods
As a landscape painter, my art is a response to the places around me. With Ryedale Open Studios fast approaching (9/10 and 16/17...
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Aug 21, 2023
Watercolour Technique: Wax Resist Painting Method
Watercolour Technique: Wax Resist Wax resist is one of my favourite ways to keep the white of the original paper when painting a...
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Jun 8, 2023
Forests Watercolour Tutorial
Techniques: wax resist, cling film, sponge, lifting off I am feeling really excited about this new watercolour workshop next Thursday for...
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