Coming up roses

No matter how long a person has been painting, we all benefit from a challenge. It stretches us, makes us think harder, and improves our technique. These are things we all need if we are to avoid gett

This is quite a small and rather intricate painting measuring about 8in square. You will start the painting without drawing on the watercolour paper but will spend time in the morning on both drawing

When beginning this demonstration, I struggled to find inspiration – a point I am happy to share, as many students have told me they find it comforting to know it happens to all of us. Then, I noticed

MEET the CRAFTER L ouise Condon, from Chester, ...

We’d been living in a Victorian house with high ceilings just a mile away, but we were ready for a change. The house had very little garden, and we wanted to become a lot more self-sufficient by havin

I just adore street scenes, I am fascinated with the colours the shapes and the atmosphere. Streets are different all over the world. I love the interaction with people and the energy. This project wi