“It’s not just a brush, it’s an experience. A ritual. It’s life changing and it’s your life.”
Architecture and Landscapes
David Smeadon takes a painting trip down memory lane... "I first started painting way back when I was in primary…
Beauty Of The North – Painting In The Yorkshire Dales
Yorkshire is the largest county in Northern England. Renowned for its beautiful countryside, sweeping valleys, medieval abbeys, fishing villages, rugged…
Master Of The Month – Interview with Soraya French
Soraya French is a well-known Iranian artist known for her vivid use of colour in watercolours, oils, pastels, acrylics and…
Our Featured Guest – We Talk To Illustrator Emma Ball
Emma Ball is a renowned British Illustrator, based in Nottingham. Her works are sold throughout the UK in various shops. (more…)
Complicated Illustration & Brush Work
My recent illustrations have been for a ‘Wind in the Willows’ community drama event, applying the story to locations in…
Master Of The Month – Interview with James Willis
Artist James Willis has a BA Hons in Fine Art and Music, as well as an MA in the History…
When Faith And Art Intertwine – Iconography Through Art
There is a beautiful Hebrew tradition called, "Hiddur Mitzvah". This ancient practice, dating back to the Babylonian captivity, interprets a…
Persevere, Persevere, Persevere!
Before I was a professional artist, I was an elite athlete in the sport of long track speed skating. My…
The Challenge Of Spring Greens
I love painting the fresh, bright greens of early springtime. With the first sniff of warmth in the air and…