Summer light

Gouache is a versatile, opaque medium providing great covering power and the ability to correct errors very easily. The range of colours is relatively small compared to other media, but gouache colour

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

I like to work from photos, especially when the subject is tiny and might move. Photos also have the benefit of capturing exactly how light was falling on a subject in a given moment. To make the pain

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