Hi James and thanks so much for this – reminds me that I should probably revisit my Aubrey Phillips book as I haven’t dipped into it for quite some time now – hope you find it useful, and I’m delighted that you’re enjoying the website!

Hi Philippe and many thanks for this, it’s much appreciated!

Watercolor is definitely challenging. :)

This is great news Judith, so pleased you’re finding it useful and I really appreciate you letting me know – feel a great sense of relief! Good luck with his book on pastels – I’m afraid that I find watercolour quite challenging enough without trying my hand at anything else!

Just wanted to let you know I’m enjoying my Aubrey Phillips book. I’m reading it eagerly and letting his ideas influence me in my own paintings. I’m pleased. Thanks for introducing me to this artist. Next, I think I’m going to get his book on pastels.

Hi Edo and thanks for this. I’m testing the waters with my pencil sketches at the moment. (I like that fact that I can rub thinks out very much!) I also like the process of sketching whilst thinking about what colours and brushtrokes I’d use on different parts when I come to paint it. I’m hoping that this planning will help me avoid trying to ‘solve’ any issues on the paper whilst I’m painting which invariably leads me to either overworking an area. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t but I’m enjoying the process so far! Glad you liked this post and thanks again for the introduction and your engagement – it’s all much appreciated.