I, like a lot of people, love getting new things for my art, be it a new baren (handmade glass), new tools, or new lino, there is something very exciting about it. However, there is something I like even more
Being Resourceful
Why I Love Lino Cut
In my last blog, I announced the winner (for now) of the art that “Feeds my Soul” is Lino cut. I am too new to it to really understand all the nuances. The more I look into it, see the
Continuing the journey of my Artistic Path
I think I’ve found my WAY yes, but first let’s look at how I got there. With the guidance of Dorothy, I started my journal. And here it all begins. The daily entries didn’t stop there I did side projects,
When I need a bit of inspiration
This is what I do when I am not feeling very creative. I mix up my favourite colour… add a wildcard colour, in this case scarlet and blend it with one of my colours. I then go for it, splashing
Tactile and auditory sensations
There are so many reasons why we create art, some are obvious, expressing how you feel, your voice, it makes you feel great, you want to recreate what is in front of you. the list goes on. Like many others,
Starting an Art Journal
“Art Journals” I cannot believe I had never heard of this, so under the guidance of Dorothy, I started mine. So for me, the purpose of my art journal was to create, and say how I was feeling or to
Finding my Artistic Path
For many years my passion for art was mainly digital, be it studio photography, or digital art. I found that I was in front of the computer most of the time. I loved creating images building up an image layer
Do you draw what you see, or what you feel
I have a strong background in studio photography, and as such my skills at recreating perspective, lighting tone etc on paper are not as developed as an artists may be. Of course, as an artist or photographer, you may beg
No Way Out
There are times when I get stuck. I simply don’t know what to paint, what to create. Its not the feeling of procrastination, or the fact I might not be good enough. I just seem to hit a brick wall.
What if? Why? and When to stop
When creating an image that tells a story. I ask myself 2 questions. “What if…”? “Why…”? and then ask myself “…is it time to stop”. Take this image for example. This was one of a series of slightly sinister images.