Saturday, 27 January 2018

Painting from Imagination - Experimenting with Watercolour



My first new step by step instruction video of 2018! I hope you enjoy the spontaneous nature of this one. I'm a great believer in learning by doing, by taking risks when it comes to watercolour. This video shows what happens when you take on that attitude.

Tuesday, 23 January 2018

Breaking Light, Paris, France

Paris, France - 15" x 22"
I tried to capture in watercolour the early morning light on a wet day, shadows, extremes of contrast and wet into wet distance contrasting dry and stippled brush work on the trees. Paris is always bustling, and I wanted to capture that part of the atmosphere, too. 

Wednesday, 17 January 2018

Blue Light Kings Lynn Shrimpers

Kings Lynn Shimpers, Norfolk, England

I used a limited palette for this large 15" x 22" inch loose watercolour painting of Kings Lynn Shrimpers, Norfolk. I wanted to capture the blue light and atmosphere of the shrimp boats that are on a knife's edge in terms of survival as going concerns. The hazy distance sharpens the focal point boats even more. A minimal palette of ultramarine blue, burnt umber, Neutral tint and raw sienna were used. 

Saturday, 13 January 2018

Misty Woodland, Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Woodland near Abingdon, Oxfordshire - 22" x 15"
I tried to capture the misty quality of the woods. I used a limited palette. Lots of wet into wet. Suggested foreground grasses and lots of diffusion with a water spray.