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Still Life Series – Ice Age

Posted on February 8, 2019 by

This still life painting shows a chocolate ice cream floating through space. We may not be heading for an ice age as the title suggests but the summer heat waves will certainly prompt us to ask for lots of ice … Continue reading →

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Winter River – Acrylic Painting

Posted on January 25, 2019 by

This painting of a river at sunset in winter was inspired by the Danish artist Anders Andersen Lundby. I have made a number of significant changes compared with the original even though the copyright has expired long ago. The painting … Continue reading →

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How to Paint a Cityscape – Video No.275

Posted on January 3, 2019 by

In this 24 minute video Graeme Stevenson presents the watercolour artist Joseph Zbukvic. Joseph shows us how to paint a cityscape. Graeme himself has visited and interviewed artists around the world to present them on Australian tv. We have now … Continue reading →

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Winter – Acrylic Painting

Posted on December 27, 2018 by

This painting of a path through a wood in winter was inspired by the famous Scottish artist Joseph Farquharson. If you compare it with the original on Wikiart you will notice that I have made some significant changes. The painting … Continue reading →

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Still Life Series – Strawberry on a White Cloth

Posted on December 20, 2018 by

This still life painting shows a giant strawberry floating above a white cloth. It is 18x13cm in acrylics on canvas panel. I love still life paintings which help me to explore new textures and shapes. They pose new challenges and … Continue reading →

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How to Paint a Seascape – Video No.274

Posted on December 13, 2018 by

These speed painting videos by Eva Volf complete her series of a seascape painting. Eva creates very impressive works using just a few colours to achieve dramatic effects. The technique can be used in both oil painting and acrylics. part … Continue reading →

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How to Paint a Seascape – Video No.273

Posted on December 10, 2018 by

In a little more than 5 minutes this speed painting video by Eva Volf shows us how to paint a seascape. Eva creates very impressive works using just a few colours to achieve dramatic effects. The technique can be used … Continue reading →

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Still Life Series – Strawberry Ice Cream

Posted on November 29, 2018 by

This still life painting shows a bowl of strawberry ice cream with extra cream and added strawberries. It is 18x13cm in acrylics on canvas panel. Still life paintings are good fun for both me and my collectors. I try to … Continue reading →

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How to Paint a realistic Portrait – Video No.272

Posted on November 22, 2018 by

Today I have chosen another less than 5 minute speed painting video by Vic Harris. He creates wonderfully detailed realistic paintings. Vic is a retired doctor who only started painting in 2010. Watch how this portrait develops from a sketch … Continue reading →

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Torbay Guild of Artists Summer Exhibition Photos 2018

Posted on September 27, 2018 by

The TGA Summer Exhibition at the Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey, Torquay will draw to an end on September 30. My paintings were part of it. Torbay Guild of Artists (TGA) joined forces with DAS (Devon Art Society), and Brixham Art … Continue reading →

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