New Issue of PMP Magazine

The new issue of the PMP Magazine is out now to view on Issuu.

Please have a look HERE. 

 
There is an article by me - pages 28-35, but don't worry, it's mostly photos not blurb.

That aside, it's a really good read with some great painting demonstrations and articles by photographers too.

In Pursuit of the Perfect Shot

In Pursuit of the Perfect Shot

See the development of the painting and listen to a great track by Dexter Britain.

Exhibition at the Dragonfly Cafe

Now open!!

Delighted to announce that the exhibition at the Dragonfly Café is up and ready to view....

Colourful still life paintings in watercolour - originals and prints by Lorna Webber 
with watercolour landscapes by Stephen Trinder.

Open from today until the end of November 8am to 5pm daily
at the Dragonfly Cafe in Dinton Pastures, Berkshire

Directions here.

See the event on Facebook here.

Many of the paintings in the blog page Still Life/Pattern are included in the show.

 

The loveliness of Quink

Isn't Parker's Quink ink just lovely when you water the lines?

I was reminded of this when someone posted a pen and wash on fb today.

This is black Quink.  It separates into a gorgeous array of blues and browns when it gets next to water.  
(Just a little sketch from a magazine - on cartridge paper, dip-pen, black Quink and water wash)........

Quink Magazine Girl

Detail - Quink Magazine Girl

Abstracted

Feeling a little abstracted today.

I don't think I've posted this one yet..
abstract painting using acrylic inks on canvas, 50cm x 40cm (20" x 16")

It's called "Universe Explained - Schematic"

I hope that's clear, then.

Picture this...

In print (virtually) - 

The latest magazine from Paint My Photo
including my article on 'painting from photos creatively'

 

http://issuu.com/paintmyphoto/docs/newsletter_autumn_2013?e=5895411/4668459

Do have a look - leaving aside my effort, it's a colourful, interesting read, and includes some great demonstrations, as well as articles on painting and photography.

Back to the Drawing Board

I've been drawing again in the past couple of weeks.

Graphite on cartridge paper, mostly portraits.

Here's a rare one for me, in a photo-realistic style.  I usually much prefer a drawing to look like a drawing rather than a photograph, but in this case, it's all about the photograph, self image and how others see us.
I was lucky to be able to use two super photos, shared by Duncan Sawyer on the Paint My Photo website, for which I am immensely grateful.

Lorna Style

This one is more what I would call my natural style....

There's another that I have posted on the Faces page (see above).  Just for fun.
I hope you like them.

 Cover Competition

Ken Bromley Art Supplies have short-listed my painting "Murano Bowls in Sunlight" for their cover competition this year.  Hoorah!

There is a public vote on the short-listed works and the winner is selected from the top three by a panel of judges.

If you fancy having a look at the whole short-list - not all that short, there's 84 pictures! - then pop on over to  

www.artsupplies.co.uk/covercomp/ 

and vote for your favourites. 
The one below is my entry.

You have until Monday 12th August 3pm to have your say.

Ken Bromley Art Supplies Cover Competition

www.artsupplies.co.uk

Art materials at discount prices!

More pattern..

Progression of my latest pattern based still life

expressed through the medium of video. 
(actually, still photos masquerading as a video).

Music "The Tea Party" composed and performed by Dexter Britain
and generously shared under a Creative Commons Licence.
www.dexterbritain.co.uk

Looking at colour and transparency:

Here's the latest painting, acrylic on canvas - a celebration of coloured light, transparency and pattern.
(See page "Patternity Tests" for more like this).

Art Workshops at Creative Crafts in Reading

I have joined forces with Adriana Fernandes-Bowyer to bring you some exciting art workshops.

The next two are:

May 4th - Learn to Paint on Silk
May 11th - Flower Painting Freestyle (Watercolour)

The previous two workshops were Watercolour for the Petrified,
and Watercolour Go with the Flow (exciting wet-in-wet watercolour).
If you would be interested in doing either of these, please contact me by comment.  I may be able to re-run them at a later date.

Future workshops planned are:

* Abstract StArt  - Introduction to abstract art - all media
* Portraits from Photos  - All levels, all water-based or dry media.
* Introducing Monoprints  - for Beginners, near beginners

These workshops will run at the Creative Crafts & Workshops classrooms in the Harris Arcade, from 10:00am to 12:30 including a coffee break. 
£30 per person, all materials provided but feel free to bring any you want to try .

For more information, please see Creative Crafts website
or Creative Crafts Facebook page

The Benefits of Sharing

I have recently discovered the site Paint My Photo , where generous photographers from around the world share their images freely, for the inspiration of artists.

I've made a number of pieces, and more than a few friends, as a result of joining this site.  I do not make copies of photographs in paint.  Where would be the sense in that?  But I have been inspired by some of the images to create what I hope are imaginative, original paintings like this..........

Trees Interlace (with Moon)

inspired by Craig Johnson.

Flutterby

inspired by Kathryn Smith

I would encourage any artist or photographer to check it out.  It's a wonderful community and a great resource.