Buying 'better' Watercolour Paper
Are you thinking of getting more watercolour paper? Not sure where to start? There are so many to choose from but in this blog post I have n
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Jane
- Feb 2, 2023
- 1 min
Watercolour Brushes
The brush I use in class is one of the above, size 5 I think. Its a lovely soft brush and has lots of spring (which helps you create...
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Jane
- Nov 1, 2018
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Recommended Paper
Its watercolour month and we are busy laying lovely colourful washes. If you have the best paper and paints you are already giving...
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Jane
- Sep 20, 2018
- 1 min
Ipad/iPhone editing photos
In class we are getting used to using a variety of computer aids; iPads, iPhones or other tablets such as Android and Google. We use...
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Jane
- Jul 5, 2018
- 1 min
Another App for acrylics
We are developing skills, working from photos and using apps to convert photos ready for painting. "Brushstrokes' is one that is ideal...
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Jane
- Jun 7, 2018
- 1 min
Try an App for painting
Ever considered using one of the painting apps that you may have seen advertised? A long while back we tried out one in particular -...
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Jane
- Mar 23, 2018
- 1 min
Pastel Workshops
We have two Saturday workshops, Easter Saturday and 21 April, dedicated to drawing with pastels. Watch me explain in a video from my...
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Jane
- Mar 8, 2018
- 1 min
Acrylic Mediums and Gel
As we are using acrylics in March you may find that acrylic matt medium is mentioned and added to the paint. There are also acrylic gels...
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Jane
- Feb 15, 2018
- 1 min
Pastel surfaces
In March we start to explore painting with pastels. There are two workshops coming up on Saturday afternoons to introduce you to this...
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Jane
- Oct 12, 2017
- 1 min
Members Only area
Lots of people have joined the members only area on this website - welcome! Gradually new tips and videos are being added by myself to...
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Jane
- Jun 29, 2017
- 1 min
A super day out
A huge thank you to everyone who came along to Borde Hill Gardens last Saturday. It all went fairly smoothly and having transport to pick...
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Jane
- Apr 27, 2017
- 1 min
Examining Paintings
On a recent trip to Amsterdam and the Rijksmuseum we decided that we would really focus on the Dutch still life genre. I am always amazed...
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Jane
- Feb 16, 2017
- 3 min
'Spring' Secret Postcards
Deadline is 1st March - Next Tuesday! Send your postcards to the following address, please put your name and any contact details on the...
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Jane
- Jan 12, 2017
- 1 min
Portraits in January
Back to classes in cold and wet January we take a look at drawing the portrait in stages. Week 1 explores how to draw an eye using...
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Jane
- Jan 6, 2017
- 1 min
Happy Creative 2017
I hope you all had a festive time and that you managed to escape unscathed from colds or such things (at the time of writing this I am...
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Jane
- Dec 8, 2016
- 1 min
End of Creative 2016
As we near the last class of the year and mince pie week (this week) has been and gone, it is a good time to reflect on your personal...
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Jane
- Nov 10, 2016
- 1 min
Gelli Plate
Do it yourself printmaking is fun, quite messy and produces multiples of very original designs. One thing that can increase the fun...
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