Being ‘colorblind’

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I visited France last year and was immediately fascinated by the architecture, mood and energy of the surroundings. The streets of Paris are alive with beautiful buildings, full of intricate details t

GEORGES SEURAT, GENERALLY ACCEPTED AS THE PIONEER OF NEO-IMPRESSIONISM, once said of his distinctive technique, “Some say they see poetry in my paintings; I see only science.” He was referring to a ne

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I mused over this article, wondering how worthwhile it is when there are no steps showing the progress of the paintings. Then I remembered, especially with mixed media, the process is evident in the f

From Turner Prize nominees to self-taught beginners, artists treasure the exquisite hues and perfect consistency of pastels handmade in a Northumberland rectory