“It’s not just a brush, it’s an experience.
A ritual. It’s life changing and it’s your life.”
Chris Berry
Master From The Past – Norman Rockwell
Norman Rockwell was one of the greatest Twentieth Century American oil painters and illustrators. Being an illustrator, he wasn't considered a serious artist among his peers and the art world. (more…)
Face To Face – Prose, Composition, Tone and Colour
I paint portraits and find the practice endlessly fascinating. I paint other genres but always come back to portraits. What is it about portraits? I have often wondered. (more…)
Our Featured Guest – From Castleford to Carasonne
Tony Merrick was born in Castleford, West Yorkshire, England in 1948, the birthplace of sculptor and artist Henry Moore. (more…)
Brush Reviews, And Advice – The Rigger/Liner Brush
Award winning artist, Kate Steenhauer discussses the importance of lines. Drawing is at the root of Steenhauer’s work. Her style is quick with successive markmaking and intense and loosely-drawn lines amalgamating on the surface of each body of her work. As the fine detail aims to create character, gesture and movement, the overall design aims to evoke a harmonious atmosphere. (more…)
Fleetwood Smack, FD 27 By Roger Jones
You can get a clue as to the origin or present home port of a fishing boat by decoding its official registration number, usually painted somewhere visible on stern or bow. Taken from first and last letter, PE declares Penzance, FY Fowey and so on. (more…)
Painting – Peony – Step By Step
Campbell has seen extraordinary success from first picking a paint brush up in 2009. Helen's work is contemporary and often larger than life. (more…)
Master From the Past – Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986)
Georgia O’Keeffe is one of the most significant and intriguing artists of the twentieth century, known internationally for her boldly innovative art. (more…)
Using Varnish Brushes – Applying The Finishing Touches
You might think whats the point in spending money on a decent varnishing brush when you can just use an old large brush? I’d argue that considering it’s the final stage of a painting, it’s worth a small investment to ensure it’s done right. (more…)
Master From The Past – John Singer Sargent
John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) is widely recognised as the leading figurative painter of his generation. (more…)
