Here at Elite West Holidays we are always excited to hear about Cornish creatives. We speak to artist Nina Brooke to learn more about her stunning seascapes.
How would you describe your paintings?
Playfully abstract, vividly colourful and bursting with energy. I use a bird’s eye point of view to emphasise the colourful beauty of the ocean. The beach and the sea are at the heart of every piece, and I experiment with perspective, colour and style, putting a unique spin on the classic seascape painting.
You travel extensively, where is your favourite destination?
I think it has to be Sri Lanka. I love to paint there because of the beautiful colour of the water, the landscape abundant with boats, people, surfers, all of which create a vibrant canvas of inspiration. Hawaii is another personal favourite; in particular the colourful parasols on the beach and the endless palm trees. It is the little details – the smudges of beach towels and surfboards, splashes of waves and reflections of a bold colour on the water that make each painting different.
Where do you call home?
Cornwall always calls me back. It never fails to surprise me, with its abundance of hidden coves and ever-changing scenery. Colour palettes in each location vary and some inspire you more than others, it’s really interesting. In Cornwall there are so many different spots. You can go for a weekend to St Mawes or Sennen or Land’s End and come across a cove you’ve never been to before, and I think this is incredible.
Can you tell us a little about the process of your paintings?
The process begins with my drone, which I fly up whenever I feel inclined and explore the coastline from above. I then choose a reference photo, and experiment with the level of realism I’m going to portray. I work with acrylic paints onto a large canvas, starting with a warm base colour and then working dark to light to build up layers of depth.
Where can your paintings be viewed?
I am currently showing at a group exhibition at Newquay’s North Coast Asylum and there's a large solo show to follow at the New Craftsman Gallery, St Ives later this August. You can also see me working en plein air this year, details of which will be announced via my Studio Newsletter. You can sign up via the website to find out more.


September 29, 2016 - neocha
Contemporary Chinese artist Wang Tiande’s paintings engage with the cultural history of ink and its influence on the development of Chinese painting and personal expression. His work is deep and brooding, often rooted in classical landscapes and calligraphy but executed in a way that breathes new life and meaning into the traditional art form. His upcoming exhibition Literati Gatheringwill be showcased at San Francisco Bay’s Asia Art Week. It presents the artist’s “Houshan” series of layered, deconstructed compositional elements, created in his unique style as a response to the paintings and calligraphy of classical Chinese masters. Wang hopes to inspire discussion about the past, the present, and the ability to respect the timelessness of traditional art forms.
September 23, 2016 - Susan Cohn, THE DAILY JOURNAL
“LITERATI GATHERING: NEW WORK BY WANG TIANDE,” AT NANHAI ART IN MILLBRAE.
Born in Shanghai in 1960, artist Wang Tiande graduated from the ChinesePaintings Department of Zhe jiang Academy of Fine Arts (now ChinaAcademy of Art) in 1988 and later obtained his doctorate degree from itsCalligraphy Department. Wang, now a professor of art at Fudan University inShanghai, has created a series of layered, deconstructed compositional elements in response to the paintings and calligraphy of classical Chinese masters. The newest of these works are presented in “Literati Gathering,” open-ing Sept. 30 and on view through Oct.15 at NanHai Art, 510 Broadway No.301 in Millbrae.
September 9, 2016 - GoArting News
GoArting News is informed that Artist Wang Tiande’s Solo Exhibition – Literati Gathering: New Work by Wang Tiande will hold its opening reception at 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm on September 30, 2016 at Nanhai Art Exhibition Hall.
February 29, 2016 - 艺术中国
恰逢2016年侯北人先生百岁之际，旧金山南海艺术中心于2016年2月20日至3月26日举办《百岁北人》个展，展出侯北人近作13幅，这批作品大多作画于2014至2015年间。展览开幕式于2月20日下午2点到4点举行。侯北人夫妇、以及本次展览的策展人旧金山州立大学美术馆馆长 Prof. Mark Dean Johnson亲临现场。
February 20, 2016 - San Jose Mercury News
A reception from 2 to 4 p.m. today celebrates the opening of "Hou Beiren at 100" at NanHai Art in Millbrae. The solo exhibition, curated by Mark Dean Johnson, professor of art at San Francisco State University, will continue through March 26.
February 17, 2016 - Cafa Art Info
NanHai Art is pleased to present Hou Beiren at 100, a solo exhibition featuring new works by master painter Hou Beiren. Now approaching 100 years old, Hou is renowned for his contemporary interpretation of the ‘splash ink and color’ school of painting, which seamlessly integrates both Eastern and Western aesthetics. Hou is regarded as one of China’s most important contemporary artists to transform Chinese painting.
February 14, 2016 - Chez Namaste Nancy
The images don't do justice to the delicacy of the ink or the texture of paper - they have to be seen in person (if Possible). Images courtesy of NanHai Art.
January 20, 2016 - niwdenapolis
100 years old Master Painter Hou Beiren will have a solo exhibition at NanHai Art (Millbrae,CA). Hou is renowned for his contemporary interpretation of the ‘splash ink and color’ school of painting, which seamlessly integrates both Eastern and Western aesthetics. Hou is regarded as one of China’s most important contemporary artists to transform Chinese painting.
January 19, 2016 - ArtfixDaily
NanHai Art will present Hou Beiren at 100, a solo exhibition featuring new works by master painter Hou Beiren. Now approaching 100 years old, Hou is renowned for his contemporary interpretation of the ‘splash ink and color’ school of painting, which seamlessly integrates both Eastern and Western aesthetics. Hou is regarded as one of China’s most important contemporary artists to transform Chinese painting. NanHai Art will celebrate the opening of this exhibition on Saturday, February 20th with a reception from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., at their Millbrae gallery (510 Broadway).
October 2, 2015 - WUM
On Friday, October 2nd, 2015 at 5PM, the Millbrae,CA-based gallery NanHai will be inaugurating a solo show containing 11 works [2005-2014] by the Shanghai based artist, Qiu Deshu in an exhibition curated by the award-winning, Art History Professor Kuiyi Shen, Ph.D., (Department of Visual Arts and Director of the Program in Chinese Studies, University of California, San Diego).
October 2, 2015 - Asia Week SFBA
Asia Week San Francisco Bay Area brings together the world's leading Asian art dealers, auction houses, museums, cultural institutions, and the academia, for a week of festivities celebrating Asian art and culture every October...
June 19, 2015 - 艺术中国
美国加州南海艺术中心于2015年6月6日至7月11日举办 “Mindful Sojourner 羁旅－李佳骏艺术展”，展出旅美画家李佳骏（Leroy Lee）近作11幅。展览开幕式及酒会于6月6日下午2时在南海艺术中心举行。本次展览的策展人、康奈尔大学艺术史学者潘安仪教授和艺术家本人亲临开幕现场，并为到场观众导览。
April 3, 2015 - NanHai Art
Curator of this exhibition Robert C. Morgan lead a discussion with artist Wei Jia, and art consultant Michelle Y. Loh on the artist's unique approach in his work.
March 30, 2015 - Michelle Y. Loh
The influence of contemporary art practices on Chinese ink traditon and the place of this tradition within the context of a historical paradigm is an on-going subject of discourse. The exhibition enttle Cursive Script, Color, and Collage: The Art of Wei Jia, curated by Robert C. Morgan, offers and insightful and refreshing perspective.
March 20, 2015 - 艺术中国
美国南海艺术中心于2015年2月21日至3月28日举办“韦佳： 抒写 色彩 拼贴”艺术展， 展出韦佳近作14幅。 此次展览是这位成长于北京、生活在纽约的艺术家在美国西岸的首次个展。 展览开幕酒会于2月21日下午2时举行，由独立艺术顾问Michelle Y. Loh女士主持，本次展览的特邀策展人Robert C. Morgan 教授与韦佳展开艺术对话。
February 21, 2015 - Kolaj Magazine
“Cursive Script, Color, and Collage: The Art of Wei Jia” is a solo exhibition of 14 paintings and works on paper, including 5 new mixed-media works being shown for the first time.
December 5, 2014 - 艺术中国
2014年10月12日至11月7日，旅美艺术家钟跃英当代水墨亚洲巡展在台湾艺术大学美术馆和韩国首尔京畿大学博物馆先后举行。此次当代水墨亚洲巡展, 是其应国立台湾艺术大学和韩国首尔亰畿大学博物馆的邀请, 把在美国二十几年的水墨创作实践成果, 带回到东方故土的文化之旅。同时, 应台湾艺术大学的邀请, 艺术家钟跃英将为艺术大学硕士和博士班开讲为期三周的当代水墨艺术实践和理论课, 并在韩国京畿大学做题为<<水墨的尊严, 魅力和力量>>专题报告。
November 9, 2014 - 艺术中国
美国旧金山南海艺术中心于2014年10月4日至11月8日举办 “水墨当代” 四人联展，展出当代水墨画家李华弌、王天德、郑重宾、陆春涛四人新作16幅。展览开幕式及酒会于10月4日下午2时至4时在南海艺术中心举行。本次展览的策展人、著名艺术史学者沉揆一教授和参展艺术家亲临开幕现场，并就当代水墨议题展开对谈。
October 8, 2014 - SF Museum Examiner
The Chinese painters in this show - Li Huayi, Wang Tiande, Zheng Chongbin and Lu Chuntao - now showing at NanHai Gallery, come from such a long tradition of using ink and manipulating the brush to create art that that is such an integral part of Chinese culture that it is imprinted in their DNA.
October 3, 2014 - San Jose Mercury News
The group exhibition "Contemporary Ink" opens with an Artists' Talk from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, followed by a reception from 3 to 4 p.m. at NanHai Art in Millbrae.
August 15, 2014 - China Daily
NanHai Art Center hosted an exhibition of the works of artist Liu Guosong and eight of his students in Millbrae on Aug 9. Liu is considered one of the most important advocates and practitioners of modern Chinese painting.
August 6, 2014 - SF Chronicle & SF Gate
What would it take to accelerate innovation in China, just as a once raging tiger economy paces sluggishly? Perhaps the country's educators can learn from the work of artist Liu Kuo-sung, once labeled a political subversive for his pursuit of western modernism and now oft described as the "father of modern Chinese painting." Both traditional Chinese ink painting and the epic landscapes of the Song dynasty as well as abstract expressionism and hard-edged abstraction inform his work, though Liu himself stresses experimentation above all.
July 30, 2014 - China Press
南海艺术中心将于2014 年8 月9 日至9 月13 日举办 “Rebel as Creator破 ·立 － 刘国松师生展” ，展出现代水墨画大师刘国松先生师生近作共19 幅。旧金山亚洲艺术博物馆馆长许杰博士、斯坦福大学坎特艺术中心亚洲艺术主任杨晓能博士以及本次展览的策展顾问、著名艺术史学者沈揆一教授等嘉宾将到场祝贺。
June 14, 2014 - NanHai Art, Millbrae, CA
NanHai Art is pleased to present an evening talk with Arnold Chang and Michael Cherney on July 14th, at 7:00 PM.
May 23, 2014 - China Daily
Currently a chaired art professor at National Taiwan Normal University, Liu Guosong is universally recognized as one of the earliest and most important advocates and practitioners of modern Chinese painting. His artworks are collected and shown by museums and art galleries in more than 70 countries, and he has been featured in more than 100 solo exhibitions worldwide.Read More >>
May 20, 2014 - Exhibition Statement
As the artist delicately pulls the fibers out of his paper, one by one, the crisp snows of the Himalayas arise vividly from a haze of black and gray ink. From this exposure of what lies underneath the painted surface ground, this removal of ink, emerge with miraculous clarity monumental mountain forms. Liu Kuo-sung’s work both evokes and denies the accomplishments of early masters of landscape painting, who created grand landscapes by painstakingly building up their texture strokes in ink.Read More >>
March 24, 2014 - Art China
This special coverage of Sublimity - Recent Works by Hou Beiren includes art critic Robert Morgan's speech, exhibition painting photos, and opening reception photos and videos.
February 14, 2014 - China Press
February 5, 2014 - Art Dossier
NanHai Art is pleased to present Sublimity, a solo exhibition of recent works by 97-year-old artist Hou Beiren. Featuring 25 paintings completed between 2010 and 2013, Sublimity marks the inaugural exhibition for the newly renovated NanHai Art gallery.
January 29, 2014 - Mapanare
NanHai Art present Sublimity, a solo exhibition of recent works by Hou Beiren from February 22 to March 29, 2014. There will be a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, February 22. The exhibit featurs 25 paintings created by the 97 year old painter between 2010-13. Beiren uses both Chinese and Western traditions in his work--Chinese brushwork and Western Abstract Expressionism.
January 20, 2014 - Exhibition Statement
As one of very few living legendary artists of our times, Hou’s most valuable contributions are undoubtedly his audacious experiments and achievements in his successful integration of Western and Chinese painting techniques. Hou has invented a distinctive style of his own within the genre of splash ink and color, which is best demonstrated in his most recent works shown in this current exhibition.Read More >>
November 9, 2013 - Art Nerd
Millbrae's Chinese art advocate NanHai Art is spending the month of November educating. Ramping up for their commercial gallery opening in 2014, NanHai is hosting seminars with some of the most prominent minds in Chinese culture.
November 1, 2013 - SFAQ
Tomorrow, November 2nd (2-4pm) is “Ink as Cultural Identity” a lecture with Professor Kuiyi Shen at NanHai Art in Millbrae, CA.Read More >>
October 31, 2013 - NBC
NanHai Art is pleased to announce a new seminar series for the month of November featuring prominent scholars on the topic of Chinese Art.Read More >>
October 14, 2013 - NanHai Art, Millbrae, CA


Experience classical, modern art from the country's most influential symbolists
Museum Jorn has in its possession a major collection of symbolist and expressionist Danish art from the late nineteenth century until the 1930s. Asger Jorn was very interested in the art of this period, which provided both the historical background and inspiration for his own art. Consequently, he decided that this specific area was to be a significant foundation stone in the museum’s collection profile.
The museum’s collection of classic modern art comprises significant works by some of the country’s most influential symbolists. Amongst those works by the two art nouveau artists Johannes Holbek (1872—1903) and Niels Hansen Jacobsen (1861—1942). Early Danish expressionism is represented by artists including Julius Paulsen (1860—1932), Oluf Hartmann (1879—1910), Aksel Jørgensen (1883—1957), Martin Kaalund-Jørgensen (1889—1952) and Jens Adolf Jerichau (1890—1916).


Iron stairs can add a classic, romantic look to your balcony or deck. There may come a time when you want to paint your stairs, either to maintain their original color or to add a bright new pop color to your yard. If you want to paint your iron staircase, there are a few hints that you should keep in mind.
Assemble the Stairs Before Painting Them
If you want to immediately paint a new set of stairs, it is a good idea to install them before you paint them. This will prevent you from scratching the painted surfaces while you are installing the stairs. Although the positioning to paint installed stairs can be a little more difficult, it will result in a more cohesive, unblemished finish if you paint after the stairs are in place.
Make Sure the Surface Is Well Primed
Many iron staircases ship from the factory with a protective coating already added. If you plan to paint the stairs immediately, you should ask the manufacturer whether you can paint directly on the surface or if priming is needed.
If your iron stairs are more than a season old, you will want to make sure to thoroughly clean them. While cleaning, beware of any rust and remove it with a stiff wire brush. After the stairs are clean, roughen the surfaces you will be painting with medium-grain sandpaper. This will help the primer and paint to stick to the surface.
Iron generally requires a special metal primer. You should select one with a rust inhibitor for outdoor use.
Select Appropriate Paint
Once your primer has dried, you are ready to paint. You should select a paint made specifically for metals. These tend to be oil-based enamels. Once again, you should look for a paint that has a rust inhibitor to help protect your iron from the elements. Depending on the color of your paint, one or two coats of paint applied with long strokes by a paint brush should be sufficient to fully cover your stairs.
For the best results, you should contact your stair manufacturer before painting. If you are ordering new stairs, they may be able to add a custom color while the stairs are being made, which will save you time and give you a clean, even finish. If the stairs are older, you can still contact their manufacturer or distributor to ask for paint suggestions. Contact a company like Lamonaca Iron Works Inc for more information.


Mark & Print-Making Workshop for Children & Adults
Build on a variety of techniques that will offer endless opportunities for artistic exploration. We develop a new awareness and appreciation of the natural beauty in the world around us.
Join us on Thursday, June 30th in Herff House on 33 Herff Rd.
This workshop is two separate classes for adults and children ages 7 and up. Beginners and intermediate art lovers are welcome.
Jeannette is a graduate of Parsons School of Art in NYC and is an instructor at Southwest School of Art in San Antonio, Texas, for 30 years. Most recently, she served as the Curator/Instructor at Intermezzo Gallery. She is accomplished in drawing and painting in various media, and her art work is widely collected. As a professional artist and art educator, she finds great inspiration and joy in sharing her methods and experiences with those ready to tap into their own dreams of self-expression through art exploration.


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Painting is not an educational course or the ability that comes after the training; it is the passion which is born, when you were born. Painting is the medium of the expression. “What you feel,
your painting will describe” is the basic principle of painting.
It’s pretty simple - you’ll learn how to take a part of your heart and make it into art. We’ll teach you, how to use your eyes and hands as tools to express yourself.
This course is an overview of all the basics of painting - from techniques to different materials. You will learn the skills required to use brushes and colors and how to handle compositions, texture and form.
Oil, acrylic, watercolor, pencil, coal, chalk, ink - all in.
Waiting for you.


Artist Bio and Statement
Len Shyles was born in New York and has been painting since the mid- ‘90s. Since 2015, he has lived in Lewes, Delaware.
With more than four decades teaching video production and photography, Len is inspired by classical and contemporary painting, cinema, and digital media.
His videos have been featured on cable television and can be viewed on YouTube; his books on video and new digital media are available on Amazon; his paintings are regularly displayed at the Member’s Gallery of the Rehoboth Art League in Delaware.
Len designs his paintings to capture viewers’ interest, attention and pleasure.
Len is happy to accept landscape, portrait and still life commissions.
Process and materials—how I work
I paint in oil on canvas or firmer surfaces like birch board and panels, using classical techniques. After applying several layers of gesso, I use my own reference photos to draw the image I want to paint. I often tone my surface with a thin, transparent layer of earth color to get a more accurate read when applying subsequent colors. My application of paint is done in thin layers, leaving opportunities for improving as I go. My painting medium and the thin layers I use also shorten drying time.
Emotions, experience and motivation—why I work
I have two motivations when I paint; both place my audience at the center of the process. First, I ask myself, “What do I want to achieve with my patrons?” Second, I prefer to stay in positive territory, promoting happiness with viewers of my work. In short, if my art can give a fellow traveler a respite, then so much the better.


Monday, June 27, 2011
I haven't posted again for months. Busy planning and making a big move. Last two days in Edmonton now, all packed up, heading out Wednesday morning. Hopefully will once again get those paint brushes out and finally start painting again. It's been a long 6 months since. It's time and I am ready.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
- I've finished one painting which I will post as soon as I can scan or photo it and post. I've also started 2 new paintings all in oil (which I haven't gotten into for a very long time). It feels good to be back painting. I miss my biggest fan but still, I'm doing it again. It's all good. I will post again soon. Oils take a long time to dry. But it is so worth the extra patience required.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Start painting again. I have to try something I haven't done in a while to get myself to start painting again. I've joined a drop in work shop starting this coming Saturday. I'm starting to feel excited about going and meeting other artists and picking up the brush that will hit a canvas. It's not that I haven't touched a paint brush at all. I painted my dining room and kitchen. Does that count? No murals, just painted walls. It still felt really good to smear that paint on. It's part of the whole experience. Watch the paint hit the surface and change it. Yeah!!!
Monday, October 4, 2010
It's already October. The spring and summer went by quickly. I didn't participate in any art related activities since last fall now. I haven't been able to get my head into it. Still trying to find myself first. Hoping to get inspiration and start all over again in 2011.


Artist/ School: French School, early/ mid 20th century, indistinctly signed. Title: Pink Roses in Glass Vase. Medium: oil on canvas, signed lower right, framed. Frame: 18 x 21.25 inches. Painting: 12 x 15.75 inches.Condition: The painting is in very good condition. Cathedral Fine Art We are picture dealers and have been since 1989, offering a wide range of paintings, typically including: Old Masters, marines, portraits, English and Continental landscapes, Scottish Highland landscapes and cattle, sporting art and traditional genre scenes.
We also offer a selection of French Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, Cubist and abstract paintings from the late 19th century through to contemporary. Thus, we aim to mention everything known about a work and include detailed photographs of each area of the painting, including the back. We source our stock from auctions, private collectors and deal within the trade, both in the United Kingdom and Europe, having bases in Paris and Provence. We guarantee every painting listed.
Restoration & Framing: We work with excellent oil painting and frame restorers. Please feel free to ask for more details and a quotation.Frames: Due to the fragile nature of old frames, our shippers do not provide compensation for any damage caused during transit. We have our own in house packing department, to a professional standard. Please ask for a quote if necessary. For UK deliveries, we use a 24hr. We look forward to working with you. The item "VINTAGE 1930'S FRENCH IMPRESSIONIST SIGNED OIL PINK ROSES IN GLASS VASE" is in sale since Tuesday, February 23, 2021. This item is in the category "Art\Paintings". The seller is "cathedralfineart" and is located in Cirencester. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom.


I have moved my blog to http://toonsville.wordpress.com/
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Painting in Progress
I thought I'd share the progress on my latest painting of a 1936 Chevy. The background I'm aiming for is a street scene of the 1930's with a Soda Shop as the main store. The soda and icecream shops in the 1930"s were the places where the kids met after school and hung out.
I'll post the progress as I move along on the painting. This is a 16" X 20" stretched canvas and I'm using acrylics.


Hanging Rock Race Course, New Zealand
Artist: Peter Williams (1934-2018)
Later 20th or 21st Century
Oil on Stretched Canvas
18” x 24”
This unframed & unsigned oil painting from the estate of the artist. A notarized certificate of authenticity accompanies this work validating from the estate of and by Peter Williams.
Click here for a brief bio of the artist as it appeared as an obituary in the 8-14-2018 issue of the Blood Horse Magazine.


Abstract Painting with Watercolour
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This workshop will open for you the fascinating world of watercolour and painting. We will start with the basic exercises. And by the end of the lesson, you will be able to create a beautiful and unique abstract illustration yourself with the help of watercolours.
The workshop will also include familiarization with the materials that every artist should know, various methods and techniques, secrets and of course a good mood. This workshop is designed for any level, ideal for beginners. I am convinced that anyone can paint.
All materials will be provided during the workshop:
- Watercolour palette
- Watercolour brushes
- Special watercolour paper (300 gr)
- Tea & biscuits
- A “welcome” present


2. I then sprayed a final layer of 18 kt. Gold Krylon Spray Paint (found at Hobby Lobby).
3. Next I printed out a stencil using my new Cricut Explore.
4. Using my stencil in small sections. I sprayed about three layers of black spray paint.
5. Once the bottom portion of the box was finished I sprayed a thin layer of Krylon Golden Glow Glitter Blast paint (found at hobby lobby) all over the entire box.
6. To seal in the glitter I sprayed two layers of a clear polyurethane paint.
7. I also decided to paint the inside with the same black paint I used for the stencil.


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I was Born in Ottawa in 1966 to a French-Canadian mother and Danish father. Travel was an important part of my formative years. My family resided in the varied cityscapes of Montreal, San Francisco, the Northeastern United States, and Geneva, Switzerland. This nomadic existence accounts for my varied cultural and artistic influences.
Since moving to Alberta in 1992, my subject matter has been the backyard of this province: rolling foothills dotted with hay-bales; Rocky Mountain vistas from Banff and Jasper; the badlands and prairies.
I begin each painting on-site, whether it's 9 inches by 12, or 5 and a half by 8 feet. This style of painting, known as plein aire demands that I create my image quickly - which has resulted in my work having a certain economy that only painting outdoors can bring.
I try and represent my surroundings, not duplicate them. I am working hard to be more free with paint. Ultimately, my goal is to create paintings that are like Alberta: beautiful, grand, and un-tamed. Paintings with Natural Energy.
My style has evolved, and continues to grow. While I still begin each canvas with a coat of Venetian Red; I now pay special attention to, and give greater emphasis to my initial “drawing”. I no longer attempt to cover up my lines, but intentionally leave them exposed. This gives my paintings an illustrative quality which results is a more physical painting.
A painting with energy…like my backyard of Alberta.
Recently, I have returned to Europe and I now divide my time between Alberta and Southern France. I have been taking everything I have learned from painting in Alberta, and applying that particular vision to the villages of the Languedoc wine making region.
I am working hard to be more free with paint.


In the coming months Brabant will be in the light of the Nuenen painter Vincent van Gogh. There are exhibitions and lectures that give a glimpse into the painter’s life, through the eyes of friends and family.
The weavers, who Van Gogh portrayed, can be admired on Sunday 20 October in Nuenen’s Vincentre Museum. You can see how the old weavers worked.
Until Sunday 12 January 2020, an exhibition and guided tours of Van Gogh will be on display in the Noord-Brabant Museum. In the week of 23 October, the Van Gogh Kerk in Nuenen will also give lectures about the painter.
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Happy Friday Vlog #30 : Gouache11:56:00 AM
Hello everyone! Happy happy Friday to you! Today's vlog is all about gouache. As you can see here my collection has grown! I will briefly chat about the two different types of gouache I have. I went into it in a previous post Gouache 101, if you would like to take a gander.
Here are a few more detailed pictures of my collection of Holbein Acryla and Holbein Artist's Gouache.
Closeups of my favorite detail brushes : Royal Langnickle 20/0 and Princeton Art & Brushes Co. 10/0.
And finally my little Acryla Gouache Elephant...
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Conceptual Portrait of a man painted in fluorescent UV colors and looks like Neon lava.
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Painting In The Walled Garden With Jacinta Crowley-Long
July 13 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Jacinta Crowley-Long returns to Altamont for her one-day painting master class for beginners and improvers. Classes consist of an initial demonstration by the artist and students will then have an opportunity to paint with helpful guidance on choosing a subject, composition and painting techniques from Jacinta. Classes take place within the borders of Altamont Plant Sales and in the classroom. Places limited, booking essential.
Jacinta is a professional artist based on the Carlow / Wicklow border and has a deserved reputation as Ireland’s foremost contemporary canine and equestrian artist. Her work also extends to garden and landscape painting as a keen gardener and lover of nature. www.crowley-long.com
Places limited to 12 and booking essential on 086-824 4632 or www.crowley-long.com
Venue: The Walled Garden, Altamont Plant Sales, Altamont Gardens, Tullow, Co. Carlow


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oil on linen, 24 x 20", artist’s studio
Portrait of Mr & Mrs Parra (double portrait left)
oil on linen, 36 x 30”, SOLD ($13,000) Mrs. Parra is a warm and generous person. An open book who stands tall for her beliefs. Behind her, on the wall is a portrait painting of her w her two sisters painted when they were teenagers.
Portrait of Mrs. Parra (left in double portrait)
oil on linen canvas 36 x 30" Notice the difference in her hair from 1st image. Upon approval of commissioned work, she wished her hair to be more tussled. I was happy to oblige 🙂
Portraits of Mr. & Mrs. Parra (double portrait right)
oil on linen, 36 x 30”, SOLD ($13,000) Mr.Parra is quick-witted and possesses a great ability to make people laugh. Add his English accent and you get the feel of the personality I tried to capture here in this portrait.
The Ryan Daughters
oil on linen canvas, 36 x 50”, SOLD (commissioned)
oil on panel, 12 x 16”, SOLD ($2,500) The dignity and commitment of the conductor.
Hittin’ the Note
oil on linen, 15 x 24”, SOLD ($6,500) I used to sketch in the night clubs of Boston and my oils are often created from the on-site sketching. This one from the classic Wally's nightclub.
oil on canvas, 12 x 16”, SOLD ($2,900)
oil on panel, 10 x 6”, SOLD
Gesture of Dominique ( alla prima oil sketch)
oil, 19 x 13”, SOLD
The Harbor Master, Portofino
charcoal study drawing w chalk on toned paper, 4 x 6” a quick charcoal sketch that later provided the reference for the harbor master in my painting "First Light of Portofino"
Charcoal, 12 x 18" Work from this drawing into creating an oil painting
Sketched on site @ the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy
Trevi Fountain, Rome Italy
onsite-sketch, Mixed Media , 12 x 18"
oil on linen, 54 x 72”, collection of the artist
Quiet Moment The chiaroscuro effect lends a sense of the quietness of the moment
Resilience (alla prima)
oil on board, 48 x 24”, available from artist’s studio
oil on linen canvas, 48 x 48”, available from artist’s studio. On the way to my becoming an artist, or in anything of importance to oneself, one must navigate all the influences, often offered with the best of intentions, with also knowing your own path.
Pieta - Michelangelo
My charcoal sketch of Michelangelo's Pieta in Florence. This was one of his very last works which he didn't actually complete prior to his death. Unfortunately, his studio assistant completed the figure on the lower left which is not as moving as the rest of the sculpture.
Pieta- Michelangelo, Florence Italy
Detail of my sketch from Michelangelo's Pieta in Florence, Italy
All prima portrait of artist Bud Cook
oil on panel, 10 x 6”, collection of the artist -a quick 20 minute oil sketch of my friend and fellow artist Bud
Alla Prima portrait of artist Karen Reid
oil on prepared cardboard, 9 x 6” arched Quick 20-minute oil sketch of a friend and fellow artist Karen Reid
oil on panel, 9 x 12”, available from artist’s studio
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I’m preparing to move into my new house so I’m all packed up. I thought I’d tidy up my computer as I’m at a bit of a loose end today. I came across some overglaze paintings painted in a more traditional manner using over glaze enamels, these were probably all painted about 3 years ago or longer. I don’t really paint this way any more, it’s very time consuming and not in vogue just now, still it’s good to keep these methods alive so I’m planning on teaching from my studio. I also do commission work like pet portraits, contact me if you are interested.
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A painter and decorator will act as part of a team or on their own. He or she will be responsible for nail-refilling, sanding, steam-cleaning, and other tasks in addition to adding wallpaper, decor, and furniture to external and interior surfaces of houses.
A painter and decorator should be able to do anything from house interiors to protecting homes from rotting, rust, and mould, among other things. When adding the colour, they should be well-versed on how to use their advanced materials. Furthermore, they would practise protective procedures in the event of an emergency. They should be able to estimate the amount and kind of material they’ll need. An outstanding painter and decorator should be well-versed in stock quality, colour patterns, and equipment upgrades, among other things.
As previously said, several painting and decorating Contractor Companies have a large number of painters and decorators. Even if they are not professionals, every painter contractor should be in good health in case of an emergency. They’d have to work on ladders the majority of the time. They will have to stretch a lot to paint the walls or do other types of decorating jobs. As a result, they will have to be very cautious during the job in case they fell to the floor. They can also have a strong sense of colour, since they would be dealing with colours on a daily basis. They would ideally be large enough to complete the job without the use of scaffolding, but even though they are, that is only one of the many considerations a painter and decorator must make for each project. They would still have a strong sense of equilibrium in order to prevent collisions.


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I am delighted to announce that the Arts Council of Ireland have recently acquired ‘The Octopus Salt Lick’ from my August solo exhibition at Kevin Kavanagh Gallery for the Arts Council Collection. www.artscouncil.ie. The Arts Council Collection has been acquiring exceptional works of Irish art for 58 years and counting. It is one of the most important collections in Ireland. Because the Arts Council aims to support artists as well as engage the public, all of the pieces are being collected while the artists are still alive and working.
‘The Octopus Salt Lick’ – oil and acrylics on canvas, 120×120 cm, 2019.


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The opening reception for the American Watercolor Society's 148th Annual International Exhibition opens today in NYC! Wish I could be there; but look forward to seeing photos of the event soon. I am delighted that my painting "The Second Measure" is on display at this year's event. It is both a still life and a neoteric portrait. In this series, I have completed seven paintings. The evolution of the subject matter has become much more colorful over time and I changed my palette after the second painting. (No, the one exhibited at AWS is actually the first painting of the series). The title is a musical reference that refers to the "offbeat" if you are wondering. But that is much as I will reveal today. Back to my brushes.
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Comparison of Two Artworks
One of the most famous art periods is the Renaissance era, which is divided into the Early Renaissance marked between 1400 AD and 1475 AD, and the Late Renaissance, which thrived between 1525 AD and 1600 AD. Artworks created over this period are known for their revolutionary ideas as enlightened artists supported each other, and many talented personalities with diverse skills were revealed. Probably, generous financial support of painters at that time stipulated a drastic change of behavior among different artists seeking to provide unique artworks. Particularly, the period is known for the artists’ rejection of the medieval art to include personal fiction as a way of individualism. In order to understand the quiddity of the Renaissance, this paper will compare The Last Judgment created by Michelangelo and The Battle of Alexander at Issus painted by Altdorfer.
“The Last Judgment” by Michelangelo
The Last Judgment is a fresco painting by Michelangelo, which was executed on the wall behind the altar in the Sistine Chapel. The painting shows the last judgment or the condemnation of man after the second coming of Christ.
The painting was created between 1512 and 1536 after being commissioned by one of the Catholic popes. A study of the period within which the painting was created reveals that it was made during the Late Renaissance. At a glance, the fresco is satiated with many nude figures that look brutal to the viewer. However, a closer contemplation unravels that all the people are focused on the central figures, which are Jesus Christ and his mother Virgin Mary. Mary was painted as if she looks away from Christ since she seems impressed with the happenings of the last judgment. Christ, on the other hand, looks in the opposite direction, and another peculiarity is that he is not entirely nude as the people that surround him (Alte).
There is a deep symbolism in a portrayal of Christ and Mary surrounded by people doomed for different destinations. The people on the left seem destined for the blissful eternity while the people on the right seem destined for condemnation in purgatory. At the top left, there are those who look like angels, carrying the crown of thorn and the cross. However, angels situated at the top right corner are struggling with some enormous pillar.
The artist used the Bible as his main source of inspiration. However, the artwork goes beyond the Bible since Michelangelo included his own imaginations of the last judgment. For example, the nudity shows the equalization of all figures unlike Christ and his mother who have some coverings to hide their nakedness.
Dominant elements of the fresco are the sky, which formed the main background, and the tones of flesh of the saints and the non-saints. This means that the painting is more monochromatic as opposed to being chromatic.
Later, the fresco was restored, which helped in bringing out the chromatic part of the painting since colors such as green, yellow and orange can be seen amidst the unification and animation of the complex scene (Zawie).
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“The Battle of Alexander at Issus” by Altdorfer
The Battle of Alexander at Issus is a painting by Albrecht Altdorfer that was created between 1480 and 1538. The oil painting, measured between 158 and 160 cm, was made on panel. This unique piece of art is preserved at The Alte Pinakothek Museum in Germany.
The painting of Altdorfer as well as the one of Michelangelo belongs to the Late Renaissance, but it reflects the battle of Issus that took place in 333BC. In this battle, the Persian Empire was defeated by Alexander the Great. The artwork was commissioned by one of the Dukes who wanted to make it another wall hanging in his residence. The artwork represents Alexander’s history with one of the contemporary wars during the Renaissance period, which is thought to have inspired the artist.
The artist is also thought to have been inspired by the Alps due to his travel through the mountains in Southern Germany. Apart from this, the painting is believed to have some religious influences as the artist was one of the Danube School’s painters who drawn their inspirations upon historical and biblical motifs.
The main aim of Altdorfer was to show his viewers the achievements of the winning troops against the foreign barbarians. Because of this, the artist did not portray the exact event since it was meant to be an allegory. The painting features an anachronism style combined with symbols instead of using images that would show the exact happenings.
A simple view of the painting shows a broad sky and combatant people at the front. However, a closer look reveals that there are some people at the forefront. The troops supposed to represent Alexander the Great are wearing steel amours while the enemy’s troops can be differentiated with the red turbans on their heads. Darius, the leader of the enemy, is shown being chased by Alexander the Great who is riding a horse with a spear directed towards him (Alte Pinakothek).
In the background is a dreamlike sky with the moon and the sun situated on different sides. The sun is situated behind the mountains while the moon is situated in the upper corner of this artwork. The sun is thought to represent the West while the moon is thought to represent the Muslims. Everything in this painting is fictional including the battle land, the mountain, and the town that is situated behind the battlefield. The river Nile and the Island of Cyprus are also seen in the background is. All these elements are hard to find in one area, which shows fictional part of the painter. The artwork has a sign at the top, which explains the historical events represented by the author.
Similarities between the Two Artworks
One distinct similarity between the two artworks is that they were created during the Renaissance art period. As it was previously mentioned, The Last Judgment was painted between 1512 and 1536 while The Battle of Alexander at Issus was created between 1480 and 1538. Both artists were encouraged to paint the two artworks through commissioning. Michelangelo was commissioned by the pope while Altdorfer was commissioned by the Duke.
Analyzing the aspects of the paintings, the two artworks have the sky as the background, which is painted in blue in both cases. Moreover, there are some similarities in the color use of the two paintings. After The Last Judgment was renovated, some colors such as orange, green and yellow were added. The same colors are present at Altdorfer’s painting, Battle of Alexander at Issus. The turbans worn by Darius’s troops were painted in orange. Darius’s troops also have orange banners to differentiate them from Alexander the Great’s troops. The frame that describes the painting also has some orange color; similar shades are evident in some parts of the sun. Despite the fact that paintings show manifold events, such as the last judgment and the war, the main aspect that unites them is the presence of many people with different destinies.
The two artworks do not show a real representation of the whole event. The reason is that the authors used their imaginations to explain the proceedings of some crucial episode. Michelangelo was inspired by the Bible, but his painting does not represent the event as explained in the Bible. As for me, a redundant nudity shows the last judgment is fictional. On the contrary, Altdorfer was inspired by the Battle of Issus. He did not represent the battle as it was in reality, but used some other elements to highlight his imagination. For example, the River Nile, the city and the Alps appear at the same background, which seem fantastic in the real world. Such an insight can be explained by Altdorfer’s fascination with the Alps. His incomparable imagination led to the creation of the background’s objects, which include the city, the moon, the sun, the mountains, and the river.
Differences between the Two Artworks
One of the major differences between the two pieces of art is that The Last Judgment is a fresco painting while the Battle of Alexander at Issus is an oil painting on panel. In addition, The Last Judgment shows the events during the great account while the events of the Battle of Alexander at Issus represent a raging historical encounter.
The Battle of Alexander at Issus is chromatic while a scale of colors used in The Last Judgment is monochromatic compared to other frescos, which can be seen in temples all over the world. The Last Judgment focuses on the Christ and the Mother while the Battle of Alexander the Great is torn between the battle and the background, which attracts attention to the city, the skies, and other features. There are many nude people in Michelangelo’s work, which makes the painting a controversial one. This is quite different from Altdorfer’s painting, which concentrates on the battle and the spectacular background.
In conclusion, The Last Judgment by Michelangelo and The Battle of Alexander at Issus by Altdorfer have similarities as well as differences. On the one hand, the colors, the background and the themes are somehow similar. On the other hand, the paintings differ in the materials and the purpose of their creation.


I am moving into my new home and have had the entire house painted in my favourite colours, fall inspirations of greens/golds and a hint of teal. Yesterday I saw school supplies in the store and felt that familiar joy wash over me — fall is coming! I adore fall – the colours and smells and holidays all associated with fall are warm, lovely and inspirational. Orange, umber, black and green are all on my list of favourite colours. The scents associated with these colours are warm and spicy and invoke satisfying memories.
This is the perfect time to paint. I of course have all these wonderful colours in my home. My house is a veritable fall palette and I wouldn’t have it any other way. When I tell people I am mixing teal with red, orange and chartreuse they look at me with a strange mix of wonder and disgust.
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Although I don’t love painting, I do enjoy the results. I have painted dozens of walls in many homes over the years and have had good and bad experiences. I have painted everything from smooth new drywall to paintable wallpaper to lathe and plaster and have various degrees of success. One thing I have learned is not to buy lower quality paint. Paint can range from $20 to over $80 per gallon and the temptation can be to go with the perceived bargain. Trust me, the cheaper paint is no bargain. You often end up putting on more coats than premium products because they lack sufficient pigment to cover existing paint – especially when using deeper colours. The paint does not ‘hide’ well either, hide is when you roll or brush a paint on the walls and you can see marks left by the brushes – premium quality paint will level out during drying whereas the cheaper alternative does not.
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Embrace your love for fall and consider painting your home for a fall uplift, its not as far away as you may think. I am happy to report that this time I hired a professional painter, they used my favourite C2 paints and they were done in three days. I may never paint another wall again, it was so easy. Thanks TC Painting, you guys have made this remodel so enjoyable. I knew when I moved into a new home over a year ago it wouldn’t be long until I was buying a fixer upper.
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I will be showing oil paintings on canvas and demonstrating at this event.
2D and 3D Art by Area Artists
Demonstrations — Live Music — Food
Pop Up Show Hours: 10am – 4pm
Daryl D. Johnson Artist will be at the Show all day Sunday, May 7th.
I’ll be gallery sitting this Saturday, April 8th from 11am-2pm and again Friday, 4/14 from 11am-3pm. Stop on by and say “hi”. I’ve got 4 new oil paintings in the show.
Nashua Ares Artists’ Association ArtHub Gallery Hours:
Thursdays & Fridays: 11:00am – 3:00pm
Saturdays: 10:00am – 2:00pm
30 Temple Street
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I am showing oil paintings at the newest show at the Nashua Area Artists Association
ArtHub Gallery, 30 Temple Street, Nashua, NH. Show is up through May, 2017.
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This outstanding image was released as a limited edition print in 1995 as part of the Rangers on the Rampage, RCAF Edition.
We now have available the original painting which was created by Robert in oil on canvas in 1995. The reverse of the canvas is also autographed by the two legendary RCAF Mosquito Aces who signed the limited edition print:
Wing Commander RUSS BANNOCK DSO DFC* – 418 Sqn / 30 victories (including 19 V1’s)
Wing Commander ROBERT ‘MOOSE’ FUMERTON DFC* AFC– 406 Sqn / 14 victories
What a truly stunning original painting this is. It is rare to find original paintings of this smaller size by Robert Taylor, making this a perfect acquisition for collectors of aviation art.
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The paint has four basic ingredients: the colorant, a binder, additives and the solvent.
The term “water media” is used when one takes water as a solvent.
I would recommend buying paint with a high saturation (brilliance) attribute, it gives the whole painting more power and the colours mix more easily with each other. The “artist” paint is more expensive than the “student” paint but it’s worth it. Also take care the paint has a good light fastness, enabling it to shine longer.
Before the 1800 century, people had to make their own paints, alone a timely process. Blue and purple where often associated with royalty as they were hard to make.
Today we usually buy it in either pans or tubes. The standard size of tubes range from 7.5 ml over 15ml to 37ml.Pans are bought in full or half pans. Personally, I would recommend buying full pans at the start, as you can access them easily with big brushes too and you never know how much paint you will need when you start painting, although tube paints don’t dry out.
Important to us is of course the colorant. These are the colour pigments that give us the different colours. Nowadays most are synthetic pigments which are cheaper than biological ones. There is no actual white watercolour, so the trick is to not paint and use the white of the paper, you can use masking tape to stop the paint getting to that area.
When choosing your colours beware that paint manufactures are not legally bound to what name they give a colour and sometimes tend to mislead us. Check the colour pigments on the pans or tubes.
Kicking off, I would not buy every colour available. Two tones of red, blue and green, three kinds of brown and indigo is more than enough. I would try to avoid black as it overshadows all the other colours.


About the Event
A fun, messy morning making your own acrylic pour canvas. Using two different techniques to master this wonderful art.
A relatively new way of painting. This Acrylic Pour Workshop is great if you love getting messy and creative. Mastering the technique of acrylic paint to a pouring consistency and putting onto canvas and other ceramic objects. A fun, informal morning that you can attend on your own or with a friend. Take home a wonderful canvas to be proud of.
Includes all materials, coffee/tea, and cake.


I used this stamp to win a previous AI contest but this time I went with a Valentine theme for it. The image was colored with Copic markers. I used some of my new items on here as well. I got a new Sizzix die when Makena & I went on our shopping trip last weekend. It's a flourish with a couple of hearts. I also got some new distress crackle paint which I used on the flourish and hearts. After I crackled them I painted on some glitter glue so that it was thin enough to still see the crackles through. (you can't tell from the picture but you can still see it). Lastly I added some silk flowers and a little "Love" sticky button.


"Light is the most important person in the picture." Claude Monet, 1840-1926 founder of French Impressionism
For the painter Claude Monet, the effects of light on a subject were as important as the subject itself. Throughout his life he attempted to illustrate the importance of light in our perception of a subject at a given time and place. He often noted that he was not painting an object, but rather the way light hangs on an object.
Robert O’Brien’s work keenly reflects this sensitivity to atmosphere. In “White Hollyhocks,” he subtly interweaves light and dark to create a shimmering image of a flower in the sun. The light gently drapes over the petals and leaves while the indistinct dark background describes the form. Light is center stage. As O’Brien explains: “One of my main objectives in watercolor painting is to create light through the use of shadow. In painting ordinary images, I find a fascinating interplay between the two. The transparency of the medium helps in bringing shadows alive while allowing the light to glow.”
O’Brien is a master of watercolor technique and a signature member of the American, National, and New England Watercolor Societies, among others. He is a well-known painting teacher in New England and holds watercolor workshops and plein air painting classes throughout the year. His list of classes and instructional videos can be found on his website: robertjobrien.com.
A solo exhibition of O’Brien’s work will be on display June 9-July 8, 2018, at the Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester, Vermont. He is represented by Powers Gallery, Acton, Massachusetts, and The Gallery at the VAULT, Springfield, Vermont.


Born in Novosibirsk, Siberia, Natalia has a degree from Novosibirsk State Pedagogical Institute. She did postgraduate studies at the Department of Painting and Composition at Moscow Pedagogical University and numerous workshops throughout Russia and the United States.
Her oil paintings have been exhibited all through the US and internationally.
Among Natalia’s favorite themes are exquisite landscapes, depicting the subtlety of nature, still life, where vibrant shapes and internal dynamics are shown in contrast to the commonplace subjects, and finally, figures and portraits brimming with humanity, and giving testament to the beauty and
harmony of the human condition.
Among her many artistic activities, Natalia also teaches Plein Air painting.
Natalia holds Signature Membership Status in the American Impressionist Society.


We are pleased to present David Steinhardt's "Elevations"at the BigCrow Studio Gallery during the month of February, 2017. The show opens on Thursday, February 2nd (Ground Hog Day) and the opening reception will be Saturday, February 4th, 6pm - 9pm.
Since moving to Reno from Coastal California, David's plein air painting practice has been reinvigorated by his use of palette knives (in place of brushes, for applying the paint.)
He has been outside daily - in rain and snow - exploring the mountains near Reno and the Truckee Riverwatershed.
Follow his Instagram feed for his daily updates:
When he's not outdoors, David is painting at the Potentialist Workshop, in Reno, where he has a front-window space:
David made his living as a muralist for many years and still returns to San Francisco on a regular basis, to do mural commissions. Some of his older mural work is here:


The watercolor adventure continues. I bought a bottle of masking fluid and wanted to play around, what better place than in my Art Journal? For me, this is the spot to try new techniques and make a mess. I can always cover up the page if it’s terrible and start again.
This bottle was less than $10 and came with the precision tip, which is great for small areas. I haven’t tried using it to mask a large area yet, but the fluid is pretty viscous and would probably spread well enough.
Starting with a blank page I sketched some flowers and grass with the masking fluid and set it aside to dry for an hour. It probably did not need this much time but I wanted to be certain, especially about the thicker areas in the center of the flowers.
Once I was sure everything was dry I used watercolors to make a wash, from blue at the top to green at the bottom. Then after the watercolors dried I peeled off the masking fluid.
I could have left it alone, but of course not. I painted the flowers and grass, and added a mushroom and some blue paint splatters.
Viola! What are you working on right now?


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Top 10: Benefits of Painting Your Home
Most of us would agree that painting is a quick and easy way to refresh or update your home. From painting a child’s room to changing the color of your exterior finish, painting is one home improvement strategy that’s both cost effective and produces immediate results.
But painting your home’s interior and exterior walls, and trim has added value, and has many and various benefits. Yes, indeed, keeping a fresh coat of paint on walls and trim can also keep homeowners and their families healthy, while boosting the home’s interior and curb appeal.
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- Positive Energy, Improved Homeowner Outlook - Amazing as it seems, sometimes, changing the interior and exterior colors of your home can have the effect of changing your outlook on your home and living environment. Light or white paint makes small rooms and spaces appear bigger. Bright colors can make a family or play room fun and vibrant. Pastels can make a bedroom cozy and serene.


As well as digital illustration I have a passion for taking unwanted objects and illustrating on them. In this gallery it's old paintings that have been rescued from dumpsters or bought at charity shops. I have been doing this for the last 6/7 years. I have exhibited these paintings internationally. There are some currently on display in the Rabbit Rooms in Bangor and Alley Cat in Belfast. I now take commissions to 'reboot' other peoples unwanted paintings - so if you would like one please contact me.