Hello everyone, I have designed a collection of bags and scarves for a company in San Francisco, ready for the first day of Spring! Here is a link if you want to have a look (just click on my name... It's a fancy link, it doesn't have all the www bits): https://shopvida.com/collections/sandrine-painting
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New tutorial video on YoutTube: Apricot Parrot Tulip
Hello everyone, I have done a video tutorial of the Apricot Parrot Tulip that was published in Artists & Illustrators (April 2017 issue). Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBOBT1RdmjM Happy watching!
Article in Artists & Illustrators Magazine – Parrot Tulip Masterclass
Hello everyone, The April issue of A&I Magazine is out, with my Apricot Tulip Masterclass on a 4 page spread. I always find it exciting to see my paintings published... There are 2 other botanical artists' tutorials in the issue, by Fiona Swapp and Mariella Baldwin. So if you like botanical art, this is an… Continue reading Article in Artists & Illustrators Magazine – Parrot Tulip Masterclass
Update on Fabriano Artistico paper – 1st February 2017
Hello everyone, I thought it was time to write an update on the Fabriano Artistico paper situation. Unfortunately, for the moment, the report is that there is nothing much to report on the paper front. The October earthquake in Italy hit the Pioraco Mill and the roof collapsed, damaging some of the machinery. Fortunately nobody… Continue reading Update on Fabriano Artistico paper – 1st February 2017
Watercolour pans vs. tubes
This is a question that I am asked a lot: is it better to use tubes or pans to build your watercolour palette? As usual, the answer is never quite straightforward and it really depends on how you use your watercolours the most. Do you paint large or small? Do you travel a lot, especially… Continue reading Watercolour pans vs. tubes