Six lessons in the landscape

ARCHITECTURE HAS ALWAYS been of great interest to me. There are many buildings that I have admired for years and their complicated shapes, angles and perspectives all lend themselves to the challenge

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

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

With its vast array of techniques, an often rebellious nature and the difficulties in rescuing an artistic aberration, watercolour painting often tends to put off the inexperienced painter, so my aim

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