Violet skies

Gouache is a versatile, opaque medium providing great covering power and the ability to correct errors very easily. The range of colours is relatively small compared to other media, but gouache colour

Gouache is a versatile, opaque medium providing great covering power and the ability to correct errors very easily. The range of colours is relatively small compared to other media, but gouache colour

Sometimes the sky in your painting can be quite plain and isn’t meant to be a major part of the subject matter. On other occasions, however, it may be the subject itself or create drama and contrast i

I love to take a sketchbook with me when I’m out in the countryside. I can make detailed drawings, quick watercolour sketches, or add just a few brief marks with a pencil or pen to remind me of the sc

A lot of people who are very good painters still hanker for a looser, more abstract approach to painting landscapes, but how do you stop yourself from wanting to copy every detail of your source photo

The ocean is a fantastic subject; it encourages a loose, expressive style and teaches you how to capture light, energy and movement. If seascape painting is something youʼd love to try, I highly recom