Oils – my way

WITH THE SUMMER LANDSCAPE PAINTING SEASON upon us, this is a great time to consider palette choices, new colour additions and expression in brushwork for our landscapes. Choosing a palette of oil colo

I’VE COME FROM A VERY TECHNICAL BACKGROUND. When I started getting busier and time spent on artwork became much more precious, I began looking for ways to streamline the process without losing the pre

Any painter who has tackled the challenge of capturing wildlife will know it presents one obstacle more significant than any other: movement. Before the development of photography, this challenge was

In the previous issue, I used the on-site sketch I’d made back in early January as reference to paint a watercolour study in the studio. I have many sketchbooks that I’ve filled over the years, creati

Oil pastels are composed of a mixture of pigment, a non-drying binder, and a nontoxic, non-yellowing wax. Although there are many brands on the market, I prefer Sennelier oil pastels, which have a cre

From deep and dramatic to soft and soothing, Ida has used colour to create different atmospheres in her home. We asked three design experts to share how they set the tone using their favourite shades