I’m really happy that I decided to sketch Baroque facades for this year’s 30×30 Direct Watercolour Challenge. It’s a subject that I love but one that is challenging as well. My favourite way to sketch Baroque buildings is to start with paint but then switch to ink in order to accurately describe the intricate designs...
CONTINUE READINGBefore I focus completely on Watercolour related topics it’s time to wrap up my articles on my recent Newcastle/Hunter region trip and share a few reflections. I always love doing a Reflections article as it’s a way to consolidate thoughts (and developments) during an intensive period of sketching, Three thoughts about the trip as a...
CONTINUE READINGThe most important skill to learn when watercolour sketching is to get the right amount of pigment and water in your washes. Here is a brief short video summarising how I achieve watery, juicy and pasty washes – using my Rosemary Brushes Series 722 1/2 inch sable blend dagger and mixing SCH French Ultramarine with...
CONTINUE READINGWith the Live Version of my Watercolour course starting next week (I can’t wait) it was time on Monday to get my dedicated Watercolour palette out, clean it and top up the colours. And in doing so I decided that it would be fun for me, as I revisit the exercises in the course,...
CONTINUE READINGThe month of June is just around the corner and that means it’s time for the 30×30 Direct Watercolour Challenge hosted by Marc Taro Holmes and Uma Kelkar. Read more about the challenge here. I love working directly in paint without starting with any pencil lines or ink. But because of my recent coloured pencil...
CONTINUE READINGMy base for the last 5 days of my trip was East Maitland and nearby Maitland (originally called West Maitland). Both of these towns were formed in the 1830s – East Maitland was planned and spaciously laid out while Maitland was a private town initially and developed in a haphazard way with shops lining a...
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