“Rhythm”

Half-way through the year – and coincidentally after the summer holidays – I tend to lose my routine. It slips from me. I can feel it, as if the energy that is required to keep it in place has been spent and my marbles are rolling in every direction…. read more

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Learning basic and advanced art skills doesn’t have to be tedious or uninspiring. I love teaching people how to work on their goals by combining technical exercises with creative, dynamic projects. Art is more than just a skill; it’s a healing mindset.

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  • September – “Rhythm”

    September – “Rhythm”

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    Half-way through the year – and coincidentally after the summer holidays – I tend to lose my routine. It slips from me. I can feel it, as if the energy that is required to keep it in place has been spent and my marbles are rolling in every direction. I’ve spent years in a bad…

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  • I’m joining Let’s Face It 2024!

    I’m joining Let’s Face It 2024!

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    I am so excited to announce that I am going to be a part of the Let’s Face It – 2024 Team! Let’s Face It is a course created and hosted by Kara Bullock. Just like previous years, I’m very happy to join with another lesson. Let’s Face It is for anyone that wants to…

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  • Cleaning oil paint brushes without solvents

    Cleaning oil paint brushes without solvents

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    Many of my students who would like to work with oil paint, are concerned about the toxicity of solvents. And you’re right to be! Here’s a new video for you, showing you how I clean my brushes without nasty solvents. There’s no need to soak or wash your brushes in terpenoids or mineral spirits. It’s…

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  • Painting an eye in Golden Open acrylics

    Painting an eye in Golden Open acrylics

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    Thank you everyone SO much for supporting me during my first ever live stream! I had a wonderful time and I hope you did as well. Here’s to a few more live streams in the future. 🙂 All live streams will be available for you to watch in the replay. I’ll post the stream and…

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