Finding an artistic voice is often way too complicated; we overthink it and have many misguided ideas about what it is. The best advice is to avoid thinking too much about it and concentrate on making art; your voice will arise out of practice. However, one practice I have thought up is to do with … Read more
I took up this art project to reinvigorate my practice, I have become stale in drawing the figure all the time. I wanted to work with paint for a while. Birds are one way to this, and I enjoy their colours and forms. It was good to get back into painting after so many months … Read more
Recently I had a much need holiday in Penzance and attended the Newlyn Art School and the Coast course run by Imogen Bone.Looking back, I enjoyed my time there; Cornwall is the best for an art escape, with its more rugged scenery. The group spent all four days outside sketching, although it had to be … Read more
On my journey into art, I’ve learned to use it to help flourish and address the suffering that plagued my life for so long. I never looked much at art before, but I had an idea for many years to try my hand at it. A few years ago, I put aside my indecision and … Read more
Wanting to use up some of my canvas boards lying around I looked at the photos I took last year of my trip to Paignton in Devon. I remember what draws me to the coast and seascapes, the interface between the land and the sea, the rocks, sand water create interesting colour palettes to paint … Read more
Sometimes, I get upset, and one way I can deal with it is through Art.I get out a large sheet of paper and some pastels and scribble away my frustration, hurt, and fear onto the page.I feel better afterwards and more focused. I’ve heard it’s called Art as therapy. My Art for this is very … Read more