Thumbnails and sketches

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

Like any skill that has been acquired, painting skills can fall into disrepair if not used frequently. This is partly the reason I recommend painting similar subjects, especially when first starting o

Like any skill that has been acquired, painting skills can fall into disrepair if not used frequently. This is partly the reason I recommend painting similar subjects, especially when first starting o

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 love to take a sketchbook with me when I’m out in the countryside. I can make detailed drawings, quick watercolour sketches, or add just a few brief marks with a pencil or pen to remind me of the sc

Painting en plein air is all about leaving the safe space of your studio behind and experiencing painting and drawing in the elements of the landscape. The practice goes back for centuries to the Fren