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To Frame Or Not To Frame

Posted 09.12.2014

By Derek Harrison

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I’ve always viewed a completed painting, framed and all, as a complete “art object.” I never feel a work is truly finished and/or ready to be viewed until the right frame has been added.

In Praise Of The Straight Edge

Posted 07.12.2014

By Lynda Appleby

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Straight edge brushes were traditionally used by the sign writer and calligrapher. Now however, for the painter to leave this valuable tool out of his equipment is a great mistake.

Every painting is a mixture of the defined or the undefined, or as I tend to refer to them ‘mush’ and ‘anchor’. The straight edged brush is the perfect tool for painting in the anchors with freshness and simplicity, yet with accuracy.

Master From The Past – Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida

Posted 04.12.2014

By Symi Jackson

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Sorolla, born 1863 in Valencia, Spain and orphaned only two years later, is one of the most prolific landscape and portrait painters of all time.

Interview With Kathy Anderson

Posted 04.12.2014

By Symi Jackson

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How long has art been part of your life?

It’s hard to remember a “start”. I’ve gone through so many stages – all the while keeping my easel painting going until I could finally devote all my time to it!

Friends Of The Month – Art Safari

Posted 16.11.2014

By Symi Jackson

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We have been friends with Mary-Ann (MD) and her team at Art Safari for many years. We absolutely love what they do both for Art and the Environment. Art Safari combines travel, art, adventure and huge amounts of inspiration and fun. They lead Plein Air painting holidays to destinations worldwide.

Master From The Past – John Singer Sargent

Posted 04.11.2014

By Symi Jackson

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Noted to be one of the worlds master portraiture artists, John Singer Sargent brings something so unique to the art world.

Guest Of The Month – Stan Rogers

Posted 04.11.2014

By Symi Jackson

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Painting can certainly seem like a solitary experience. But it’s not. Because of people like Doug. Doug is my delivery person.

Interview with Vladimir Volegov

Posted 04.11.2014

By Symi Jackson

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When did you first start painting?

I started to paint and draw when I was 3 years old, but didn’t know that I would be an artist then. I painted unconsciously, on a subconscious level, on a whim. I didn’t try to do something like everyone else, I just expressed my feelings through painting  and drawing.