Winter warm-ups

AT THE HEART OF MY OWN PRACTICE lies observation and my wish to capture atmosphere of the place, wherever that may be. To achieve this, I like to work en plein air observing the new scenes and alla pr

You will learn That setbacks are part of the creative journey How to use them as learning opportunities To build confidence via achievable challenges All artists, regardless of skill level, experience

There is that brief moment, each time we approach a blank canvas or a fresh page in our sketchbook, when things go quiet and we feel a pause. The bustle of thought softens, the hand hovering over the

You will learn Painting winter light effectively Applying texture using tools Balancing variety with clarity The painting Morning Light at Marple Locks was born from one of those early winter mornings

Unlike the shelter of a studio -where the light is steady, the wind absent, and the kettle within reach - there is no such control outdoors. Instead, it offers participation: you don’t simply observe

Years ago, my eyes were opened to the economy and power of watercolour when I saw ‘View from Monte Mario of the River Tiber’ by Claude Lorrain in the British Museum. You can still relive the energy an