There are loads of open art competitions out there when you look for them. I've entered a good number over the last three or four years and this year I had my first painting accepted to one. I received notification that my self-portrait had been accepted to The Artist category of the competition back in [...]
On Thursday 8 June I demonstrated a still life painting in oils at Ashford Art Club. It was the third time I've demonstrated at the club and on this occasion I talked through painting reflective objects. I was ready for a cup of coffee after talking for and hour and half while staring at a [...]
Back in May I took part in a plein air event in Buxton. It's a bit of a journey from where I live but as I'm unable to make Pintar Rapido (another plein air event) in London this year I thought I'd make the trip and give this event a go. Having travelled up on [...]