Abyssimo mixed media: exciting discoveries in the search for textures
Those of you following my little ramblings lately will know that I crave something else in my work- there is something missing. That something is a looseness and freeness of movement, and it is texture. Finding Maria. Now I know followers will know I'm experimenting...
Lessons learned in a Christmas Hut
Back in the summer, in the season of craft fairs, I received an e mail about the Carmarthen Christmas Market during the month of December. Should I? Shouldn’t I? Would it be an appropriate venue for my art? Would I cover the costs? Could I afford it? Would it be a...
Experimenting with clingfilm- still seeking texture
Having been given the opportunity and time to re-find my artistic side and creativity, I’ve attended several watercolour courses and classes recently. Watercolours are a medium I have always found difficult to manipulate successfully and I am really enjoying learning...
In search of elusive tactile textures
I am always drawn to paintings and art forms that have interesting textures; I like the way raised surfaces change the way the light behaves; the way it creates shadows and highlights, and the way the artists have to consider this when adding colour to their work. It...
Irish Inktober Inspirations
Inktober is the challenge to draw an image using pen and ink, each day through the month of October. It was devised to encourage people to improve inking skills and develop drawing habits, and thousands of artists take part in it every year. When this was shared with...
How to Banish Bland with Beautiful Hand-painted Lampshades
In search of colour Have you noticed that the huge majority of lampshades available on the high street are plain; beige; cream; bland? Hundreds and hundreds of bland, amorphous lampshades. I’ve been in and out of quite a few retail outlets recently, and I...