Subjects within subjects

Every painting’s varying subject matter and scale offers us distinct opportunities and challenges. Before I start any project, I like to consider what I want to convey, what opportunities and challeng

In the September issue of Leisure Painter and The Artist, I presented my top 10 tips for painting outdoors on location. This month, I share my tips for painting indoors. An indoor painting space is an

Every corner of this characterful London home exudes a certain charm that immediately fills you with a sense of ease and happiness

The heart of the home should be a cosy space that draws you in, particularly at the most festive time of the year

Old buildings tumbling into decay have always fascinated me as a painting subject, and adding that time-worn, tatty appearance can infuse your work with an extra dimension that will increase its appea

I STRUGGLED INTO MY LAYERS, picked up my light sketching kit and off I went up into the hills behind where I live. I wasn’t the first to arrive; halfway up the hill I could already hear the cries of e