Art courses, News 2026

Painting Roses at Kew Gardens: A Unique Workshop

Hello, I have some exciting news: I am running a course at Kew Gardens, painting roses from the wonderful rose garden. Kew's Rose Garden is home to 170 different species and cultivars, so we'll be spoilt for choice. At the beginning of the day, participants will be led by Kew staff to the rose garden,… Continue reading Painting Roses at Kew Gardens: A Unique Workshop

Art materials, Field Trips, Reviews and Tests, Shopping, YouTube Channel

Meeden easel box field test and review

Hi everyone, As the summer approaches and I am painting more landscapes, I have a mission to put together my ideal plein air painting kit. It is quite a challenge for me because wherever I go I tend to pack the kitchen sink… You should see the amount of art stuff I take with me… Continue reading Meeden easel box field test and review

Art materials, Colour, News 2024, Pigment Spotlight, Reviews and Tests

Daniel Smith Sugilite Genuine tested in 110 mixes

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

Art Questions, Art Tutorials, YouTube Channel

Quick easiest way to stretch paper

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

Art materials, Shopping

A little wooden palette you’ll want to see!

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!