A great watercolour demonstration from the wonderful Joseph Zbukvic
24 minutes of inspirational watercolour demonstration from the amazing Joseph Zbukvic
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Ken Bromley’s perfect paper stretcher
As my painting to date has been purely for my own indulgence and entertainment, and that I’d mainly classify everything I do as sketches rather than anything ‘finished’, I’ve never really felt the need to concern myself with stretching my paper. I tend to work on 1/4 imperial or smaller sized sheets of Bockingford 140lbs …
Rowland Hilder watercolour exercise
With the nights drawing in, and the weather at weekends leaning towards winter, my opportunities for painting outdoors are becoming increasingly rare. It seems like a good time then to turn my efforts to learning from my betters and, for this first exercise of what I hope will develop into a series, I sought out …
Enamel tin paintbrush holder
My enjoyment and appreciation of all things watercolour extends to the bewildering array of available paraphernalia. Much as I try to restrict myself from adding to my collection of materials and equipment – which I do mainly by reciting various mantras along the lines of: ‘it’s practice that’ll make you a better painter, not another …
Edward Burra exhibition at Pallant House, until 19th February 2012
I haven’t worked out quite when I’ll manage to get to Chichester to see this exhibition but I’m really looking forward to the time I do. An entire exhibition dedicated to watercolour is a rare treat – especially when it’s by one of the most technically gifted exponents of watercolour ever to wield a brush. …
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Jon J Muth’s ‘Stonecutter’
[slideshow] I came across this gem of a book when looking for a present for one of those ‘hard to buy for’ friends and liked it so much that I had to get a copy for myself. I think that the original story is a Chinese parable and in this instance a new text was …
Boats in a harbour
There’s something about the first entry of a new blog akin to a blank piece of paper before the first brush stroke – so much potential. So it is I begin this with a degree of nervous trepidation, a bit like whenever I endeavour to paint or sketch in public. And, like then, I’ll just try …