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The windmills of my mind in bitesized pieces
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From Concept to Canvas
Free reference photos!
Some paintings are the result of an impulse. This one incubated slowly. Join me on the journey, from taking photos, through to the finished painting.
Fancy doing your own interpretation? You are welcome to use the link to download my reference photos.
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…
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?