Monthly Archives: March 2010

CHESHUNT ART CLASS 5.


Today’s post features a ‘gem’ of a watercolour by Margaret, that was produced during last week’s art class. Isn’t it wonderful! Keen, quick observation has paid off, as this work really describes its subject, not only in visual terms, but … Continue reading

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CHESHUNT ART CLASS 4.


Being able to record images quickly is a great skill that really comes to the fore on such occasions as my recent art class at Cheshunt. I have posted a few examples today and all of them capture the ‘mood’ … Continue reading

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CHESHUNT ART CLASS 3.


Today I have posted a sample of some of the ‘research’ work that was produced at last Friday’s art class. I will post some more examples tomorrow. The artists involved had only two hours in which to produce some sketches, … Continue reading

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CHESHUNT ART CLASS 2.


My art class at Cheshunt on Friday was divided into three parts: a history lesson from Paul, the owner, a tour before lunch and time in the afternoon for the participants to spend some time at the various parts of … Continue reading

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CHESHUNT ART CLASS 1.


Yesterday began with showers, but with faith in our weather forecasters, we set off for Cheshunt, a historic farming property in the Meander Valley, for an art workshop. What a great day it was! The sun shone and the crows … Continue reading

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CHESHUNT HO!


Today I’m conducting an art class at Cheshunt, in Northern Tasmania. After having to cancel the class last week due to rain, I am looking forward to spending a day with a group of fellow artists. This is not just … Continue reading

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NATURAL ABSTRACTS: Part 2.


Today’s featured image is a close-up look at the pattern from the rock I posted yesterday. Just look at the detail! Of course there is much more to see than I have included. This is where the role of the … Continue reading

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NATURAL ABSTRACTS: Part 1.


Nature continues to be an inspiration for my art whether it’s realism or abstraction. Today’s image is a quick working drawing that I outlined on paper, scanned and then colour-filled in Photoshop. The idea is to develop the patterns on … Continue reading

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HOW TO WIN AN ART PRIZE: Part 3.


Being an artist can be quite a lonely experience. You need time and space to focus on your work, usually without any distractions. I know from experience that there are days when you aren’t motivated and there are those days … Continue reading

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HOW TO WIN AN ART PRIZE: Part 2.


Choose the art prize that best’ fits’ the type of art that you do. This is really important, as you want to have the best chance of having your work selected. Why go to all the trouble of producing a … Continue reading

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