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The windmills of my mind in bitesized pieces
“one of the best blog posts I have ever read regarding how best to prepare for the Portrait Artist of the Year heats”
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Making Art From Memories & Imagination
Jo Walter uses childhood memories, and shared memories in her work
7 Tips for Getting a Quick Likeness
Can you capture a likeness in 20 minutes, and if so, how?!
Staying True
How can a painting capture a moment with freshness? How can you rekindle that flash of inspiration for a subject? Collectors and artists share a secret weapon…
Mixed Greens
From spring grass to deepest undergrowth, green is at the heart of rural landscape painting. Four artists share their practical tips for mixing a full range of greens, with examples of their work.
Bags of Character
A figurative portrait is bound to look like the sitter, but the character is where the impact lies. How does it make you feel? Is it “them”? Here are some questions to ask…
Grow up, pad up, step up
Entering Open Calls takes guts. Putting your work out there is a necessary part of reaching an audience, but it comes at a cost…
Why is the “male gaze” a negative description, when it’s human nature for at least half the population to enjoy looking at attractive women?