Artiste Botanique
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
I was getting ready to start the sketches for this week’s post on Patreon when I decided to stretch my paper, because I am going to use so much water and really drench my paper. Then I thought it would be useful to do a quick video tutorial, showing you a very easy way to… Continue reading Quick easiest way to stretch paper
Hello everyone, For a few years now I have been using a little single wooden palette that I really love. As I am planning a big holiday for next year, where I would like to do some plein air painting, I am putting together a painting kit that is light, pleasant to use, and as… Continue reading A little wooden palette you’ll want to see!
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
Hello, It is the start of Camellia season here in the UK, so I thought it would be a good time to post a tutorial of these slightly tricky glossy leaves.I always paint my leaves wet-on-wet but it is even more important for the shiny ones. Painting wet-on-wet avoids all hard lines within the shape… Continue reading Glossy leaf with wet-on-wet watercolour – Painting a Camellia leaf
Sandrine Maugy 