Technique of the Week — Plein-Air Tips
Plein- Air: just a fancy way of saying you are going outside to paint! With spring upon us in the northern hemisphere (more or less), it’s time to start thinking […]
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Coloured Gesso City
Today I feel like posting something completely different, from my archives. I was scrolling through folders and ran across these little paintings, which I did as a bit of play […]
Reverse Illustration
For many years, the drawings and paintings I did were like illustrations for stories — but the stories didn’t exist yet. Many people asked me if I illustrated children’s books, […]
Technique-of-the-Week — Combining Pen & Ink and Watercolour
It’s time for another dive into my vast pile of workshop handouts! I have been using this technique a lot lately, as it is my favourite method of colouring comics. […]
To Draw or to Blog — That is the Question!
This blog is like a shiny new toy that just keeps getting better. Today marks one solid, 31-day month of blogging every day for me (I was going to start […]
Technique of the Week — Demystifying Watercolour Paper
Since I was testing watercolour paper yesterday, this article that I wrote up for my watercolour students came to mind to post for this week’s technique. I’ve inserted some of […]
Art Supplies for Control Freaks — Coloured Pencils
Although I adore watercolours, and enjoy the give-and-take partnership between me and my medium when I’m using them, sometimes I want a medium that I can order around. That I […]
Browsing the Blogs — Cat Deficit Alert!
Tonight I finally got a chance to sit down and look at the blogs I’m following for the first time in a week — some fantastic stuff you’re doing, folks! I only […]
Technique of the Week — How to be a Watercolour Wizard
This week’s Saturday Technique post is really a whole suite of techniques — sweet, eh? From time to time I teach a one-day workshop called “Watercolour Special Effects Magic”. It’s […]
Suitable for All Ages — painting a theme
Two summers ago I participated in a group show at my studio cooperative. The theme was “Suitable for All Ages”. Usually I really like themes (I’m going to have to […]
The Keepers — some watercolours that stayed at home
If you are an artist, you may know how hard it is to turn loose of some of your paintings. I’ve always had the occasional piece that I’ve needed to […]
The Elements, Celtic Style
Yesterday I promised to post some more Celtic art, so today I have two sets of paintings that I did back around the turn of the century on the theme […]
Blast from the Past — archaeology in the studio
I’ve been sorting the contents of boxes that have been in storage for quite a while, in an attempt to get rid of the storage locker that somehow snuck into […]
Technique of the Week — Watercolour Pencils
I’ve been blogging for 7 whole days now and feel the need of a rest. I’ve been teaching today, and that has led to an inspiration — I proclaim Saturday to […]
20 Ways to Woo Your Muse; or, How to Procrastinate Productively
I often find it hard to get going again after my routine is disrupted by all the glitter and parties of the holiday season. Here are some of the strategies […]
New Year, New Career, New Blog
So. Somewhat to my surprise, I’ve been on this planet for very nearly 60 years. I’ve been an artist for most of that time, sometimes making a living that way, […]
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