A couple of my art classes are learning portraiture at the moment, and last Thursday a friend and colleague from Halton Mill came to model for my evening class. This was the first time that some people had ever tried to draw a person. I have been really impressed by their work. Here are a […]
Portrait class – ‘Dawn’ Read More »
I was showing one of my art classes some ways of using masking fluid with watercolour the other day, here’s my demo sketch.
White feathers. Watercolour Read More »
And a sketch of two cherries, in watercolour pencil, which I did with my Art in the Park class this morning at Williamson Park in Lancaster. My favourite kind of drawing; no particular agenda or expectations, I just like something, so I draw it. I don’t do this enough in the winter. Its easy in the
Just thought I’d share this shot of my studio colleagues yesterday. Mimi the cat came to visit, which did not impress Ashby one bit. Of course, Mimi found a nice fresh painting to sit on.
My studio colleagues Read More »
I’ve just crossed, or rather skirted around the snowy Forest of Bowland to deliver three paintings to the Platform Gallery in Clitheroe. They will be exhibited in “Creativity within the Beauty”, an exhibition of work by artists from across the region. The exhibition commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Forest Of Bowland being designated as an Area
The Last Skydancer on show at Platform Gallery, Clitheroe Read More »
Here are some photos from this morning’s Art in the Park class. It was lovely to spend a couple of hours in some tropical warmth. The butterflies are attracted to bright colour and kept landing on our paints and pencils. I think all the sketches convey a real sense of life. A good morning!
Sketching in the Butterfly House Read More »
In October I began a new artists newsletter telling people about my artwork, inspiration and local events. The next 100 people to sign up will be entered into a draw to win a custom portrait. Using your photos* I will create a unique original painting or drawing of a loved family member or someone special (human
Win a custom portrait Read More »
I’m opening my studio on Saturday 29th November – come along and have a blether with me and some of my fellow artists at Halton Mill . Original artwork and limited edition prints available as well as the chance to browse beautiful hand-made gifts at the craft fair. The mill will be open between 11 am – 5 pm and all
Meet the artists at Halton Mill, Sat 29th November Read More »
This is a really good autumn for geese as well as harvests. At Martin Mere in West Lancashire there’s record numbers of pink-footed geese down from their summer breeding grounds in Iceland – 36,600 on the reserve, and another few thousand in the surrounding fields. They don’t normally have this many geese until later in the
Pink footed geese drawing madness Read More »
I’ve decided to start writing a newsletter to my loyal art collectors as well as hopefully gain some new fans. I’ll be writing every month or so about what’s inspiring me, notify you of any upcoming events, and probably include a picture or two of my current projects. In return for you signing up I’d
10% off for subscribers to my new artist’s newsletter Read More »