My article is all about making abstracts from photo reference, and starts on page 33.
I hope you enjoy it.
Monday, 8 December 2014
New PMP On-line Magazine Article
The new PMP magazine is out now and can be viewed and downloaded here: http://issuu.com/paintmyphoto/docs/newsletter_winter_2014/1
My article is all about making abstracts from photo reference, and starts on page 33.
I hope you enjoy it.
My article is all about making abstracts from photo reference, and starts on page 33.
I hope you enjoy it.
Monday, 10 November 2014
Wielding the knife
More palette knife...
This one is called "A Country Post" and is based on a small section of a lovely photo "A Post in The Country", shared by Steve Lyddon.
You can see more landscapes under the "Land" tab on the menu bar above.
This one is called "A Country Post" and is based on a small section of a lovely photo "A Post in The Country", shared by Steve Lyddon.
You can see more landscapes under the "Land" tab on the menu bar above.
Wednesday, 22 October 2014
Getting the knives out.
More palette knife paintings this week...
With the Rotary art show "reading Art Exhibition" arriving this weekend, I had some earlier palette knife works framed last week at Ralph Spearpoint Framing in Reading. He did a lovely job and I liked them so much that I decided to make some more right away.
All of these paintings are acrylic on 500gsm Hannemuhle paper, 30cm x 40cm.
With the Rotary art show "reading Art Exhibition" arriving this weekend, I had some earlier palette knife works framed last week at Ralph Spearpoint Framing in Reading. He did a lovely job and I liked them so much that I decided to make some more right away.
All of these paintings are acrylic on 500gsm Hannemuhle paper, 30cm x 40cm.
Sunday, 27 July 2014
New Work
I've just finished this piece..
It's acrylic on box canvas 30" x 20" (76cm x 50cm approx)
It's worked on the principle of laying down colour so that adjoining sections harmonise in hue or tone or both.
It's acrylic on box canvas 30" x 20" (76cm x 50cm approx)
It's worked on the principle of laying down colour so that adjoining sections harmonise in hue or tone or both.
Wednesday, 23 July 2014
Abstracting again
A piece finished this week - acrylic on watercolour card.
This is a small version, at 28cm x 38cm (11" x 15"), but is destined to be worked up on a larger canvas.
Here is another, a work in progress, exploring colour and tone relationships. This is based on a large, colourful still-life set-up. 43cm x 30cm (17" x 12")
This is a small version, at 28cm x 38cm (11" x 15"), but is destined to be worked up on a larger canvas.
Here is another, a work in progress, exploring colour and tone relationships. This is based on a large, colourful still-life set-up. 43cm x 30cm (17" x 12")
Sunday, 15 June 2014
On-Line Magazine - Read Me
New Paint My Photo magazine out now...
See my regular article on using photo sources creatively.
Friday, 16 May 2014
Whimsy - in aid of Wildlife
I was asked to paint something for a calendar in support of a wildlife sanctuary.
They have box turtles there, so I made this (don't ask).....
In view of concerns over the potential danger to these creatures, I felt it necessary to make the adaptations below. BSPCA is the animal welfare organisation and I thought it seemed only fair that they should sponsor the safety equipment.
They have box turtles there, so I made this (don't ask).....
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| Box Turtle Sky Dive Acrylic on card, 28cm x 38cm |
In view of concerns over the potential danger to these creatures, I felt it necessary to make the adaptations below. BSPCA is the animal welfare organisation and I thought it seemed only fair that they should sponsor the safety equipment.
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| Box Turtle Safety Sky Dive Acrylic on card, 28cm x 38cm |
Thursday, 1 May 2014
Palette Knifing
Working with the palette knife - here is a selection of recent paintings...
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| One Day One Time Acrylic on card 38cm x 28cm |
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| Autumn Woodland Acrylic on card 28cm x 38cm |
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| Happy Butler Acrylic on card 28cm x 38cm |
Friday, 21 March 2014
Art Scope at Circle, Reading
I am very excited to be part of the Art Scope project.
This initiative is aimed at placing good art in Circle, the new hospital in Reading, Berkshire, in order to promote a pleasant, interesting, stimulating visual environment for patients, staff and visitors. This beautiful new building has well-organised displays of art throughout, including in the stunning atrium entrance space.
See an article about the project here.
All are welcome to view the art on display, and perhaps to take advantage of the excellent coffee shop and food bar in the atrium.
From September 2014 I will be exhibiting as one of 35 artists involved in the project.
The first set of three canvases will probably include this one..
"Industrial Involution". (80cm x 60cm, canvas)
See more abstracts like this in the Abstractions page
This initiative is aimed at placing good art in Circle, the new hospital in Reading, Berkshire, in order to promote a pleasant, interesting, stimulating visual environment for patients, staff and visitors. This beautiful new building has well-organised displays of art throughout, including in the stunning atrium entrance space.
See an article about the project here.
All are welcome to view the art on display, and perhaps to take advantage of the excellent coffee shop and food bar in the atrium.
From September 2014 I will be exhibiting as one of 35 artists involved in the project.
The first set of three canvases will probably include this one..
"Industrial Involution". (80cm x 60cm, canvas)
See more abstracts like this in the Abstractions page
Sunday, 9 March 2014
New PMP Magazine - Out Now
This quarter's PMP Magazine is now available, free to view on-line.
My regular spot on using photos creatively, starts on page 23.
This issue includes profiles of artists and photographers, painting demonstrations and more.
Friday, 24 January 2014
Art in the Library
Wokingham library
See the Facebook Event - click here!
Should you be passing by Wokingham Library, do call in and have a look at the paintings on display in the Café/Reception area.
There are a few selected Limited Edition prints and an original watercolour from me.
My frequent exhibition partner, Stephen Trinder, also has a number of works on display.
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