Painting light

WHEN TRAVELLING IN SICILY, it is impossible not to be captivated by the strong identity of light. It’s almost as if it were a living creature: restless, always in motion, forever changing. The way it

Like many artists, I often develop designs for paintings from photographic reference, despite its still being thought of by many as cheating. They argue that it is only by working directly from the su

When painting from a reference photo, it’s fair to say that composition is already there for you. But when we paint in the great outdoors, it suddenly becomes very difficult. You have a wide periphera

You will learn How to add texture to a pastel painting Using mark-making effectively for light and water Working with wet and dry pastel layers When I was asked to create a demo that included a variat

Encouraging the viewer to engage, Rebecca Holton prompts reflection on the way we live today and our rituals and routines. Frequently compared to Edward Hopper, her interpretation of light-dominated,

Encouraging the viewer to engage, Rebecca Holton prompts reflection on the way we live today and our rituals and routines. Frequently compared to Edward Hopper, her interpretation of light-dominated,