Texture & momentum

I chose to paint this scene from the Cob Harbour at Lyme Regis because it captures a quiet, reflective moment that’s an alternative to the bustle of the town. We often holiday in Devon, and Lyme Regis

I have always enjoyed painting street scenes and would mimic some of my favourite artists who painted this subject matter. I’d see how they dealt with figures, the play of light, busy traffic or if ev

EMILY PONSONBY’S PAINTINGS STRIP AWAY everything but the essentials: skin, scars and the stories they carry. Using beeswax and oil, she sculpts figures that feel weathered and alive, sometimes faceles

MATERIALS ● A4 Aquafine Watercolour Artboard by Daler-Rowney - to preventing buckling ● Drawing board and prop (eg glasses case or something similar) ● Soft 2B pencil and acrylic eraser ● 3 watercolou

Rock pools at Freshwater, Daler-Rowney Aquafine Watercolour Artboard (cold pressed surface), 11¾x16½in (29.5x42cms) This is a painting of rock pools near Freshwater on the Isle of Wight. Whilst I was

I grew up in a creative environment where making things with our hands was encouraged. That early encouragement gave me the confidence to pursue art seriously. I also remember being deeply moved by il