Hi everyone, As autumn is here, I am starting to turn towards more neutral colours. The painting I just finished is a bright orange and saturated blue Strelitzia, the end of summer on Patreon. Now these bright hues are gone and the browns and greys are coming in, with the occasional surge of automnal red.… Continue reading Daniel Smith Sugilite Genuine tested in 110 mixes
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Starting my mentoring group for Mastrius
Hi everyone, I am starting an exciting new venture that you might be interested in: I am mentoring for an organisation called Mastrius. They are based in Canada and they’re taking a different approach to teaching, which I am very much in agreement with.They are employing artists who don’t only share their methods and skills.… Continue reading Starting my mentoring group for Mastrius
Revamped Etsy shop and discount
Happy New Year! I wish you all a healthy, happy and painterly 2024 🥳 I hope you all had a good festive season. It was quiet over here... Mr Sandrine caught Covid a couple of days before Christmas, so all plans were cancelled at the last minute, for Christmas, New Year's Eve and my birthday!… Continue reading Revamped Etsy shop and discount
The official Daniel Smith Sandrine Maugy Palette
Hi everyone, Today I am posting something that means a lot to me: Daniel Smith have released the Sandrine Maugy palette, in the form of one of their dot cards! As you know by now, Daniel Smith is my favourite paint brand. I love their choices of pigments, the fact that most of their paints… Continue reading The official Daniel Smith Sandrine Maugy Palette
New article in Artists and Illustrators Magazine
Hi everyone, Last month I had an article in A&I magazine (November issue), giving 17 tips to design greeting cards. This month (December issue) is a follow up article, this time a full tutorial, putting in practice the tips from last month. The tutorial is an ink and watercolour botanical tree, using winter garden foliage… Continue reading New article in Artists and Illustrators Magazine