Coffee-break inspiration

Placing key elements in the centre is not always the best option and can create a lack of visual interest. A common way to organize pictorial elements is to geometrically divide the picture plane into

When I go for a walk on a hot summer’s day, I search for a route that has lots of cover from trees and tall hedges that line a path or lane. In that way, strong rays of sunlight are broken by shade fr

You will learn To build confidence in adding details to your paintings An array of ideas and inspiration for drawing and painting figures How to work from photographs When I lead a session on drawing

Recreate the welcoming vibe of your fave coffee shop in your front garden & turn it into a CAFÉCORE HOTSPOT perfect for bonding over blooms & brewing up some togetherness

In the August 2025 issue, I spoke about the subject of using photos as reference material for paintings. I talked about the advantages and some of the challenges that they may present to the artist. I

Clutter-free grandeur How the artist changed her untidy ways to create a stately studio workspace