Tag Archives: watercolour
Help me! It’s modern art!
Art of the past is so boring! I always zoned out during art history. I just wasn’t interested. All those names and dates, formal artwork. Maybe it was the teacher or just me? But before mid 19th century I felt … Continue reading
Posted in Abstract, Abstract - Void series, Acrylic, Art genres, ink, Musings, watercolour
Tagged Abstract, Acrylic, mixed media, watercolour
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How’s the best way to get yourself noticed as an artist?
Use a broad range of styles or one unique style? Recently, I’ve spent far too many hours wondering how to promote myself. I’ve come to a conclusion my problem is direction. Specifically the lack of it! I enjoy creating art, … Continue reading
Posted in Abstract - Void series, Abstracts, Acrylics, watercolour
Tagged Abstracts, Acrylics, colour, elipses, green, orange, watercolour
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Beating artist’s block – 10 ideas I’ve found helpful
Don’t you just hate it when you don’t know what to paint or draw or create? I found myself in that situation today and thought I’d remind myself what I could do to reinvigorate my creativity! I keep a sketchbook … Continue reading
Posted in Abstracts, Collage, Experimenting
Tagged Acrylics, blue, brickwork, grafitti, newpaper, purple, red, torn paper, watercolour, white
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Plein air sketching or should I take a photograph– bridges of brick
Is it really important to sketch from real life rather than photograph? For a long time I always felt it didn’t matter. I was quite nervous about being seen to draw. But I’m not keen on sketching other peoples photographs … Continue reading
Posted in landscape, sketchbook studies
Tagged boat, brickwork, bridge, brown, canal, green, ink, red, watercolour
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Quick on the draw – detailed drawing versus the quick sketch – watercolour sketch of Stowe Arch.
Do you sketch timidly? Each line a careful construct. Agonising over each line before committing it to the page? Or do you rip, smudge, and generally befoul the paper in your enthusiasm to record your ideas? Before the transient, creative … Continue reading
Posted in landscape, Musings, sketchbook studies, watercolour
Tagged blue, buildings, green, landscape, watercolour, yellow
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Which 3 paintings do I submit to an Art Exhibition at Stowe? Understanding the market.
How do I choose which art to submit to an exhibition! Today is the handing in day for The Stowe Easter exhibition with the Preview night this evening. I live in a rural area and the local art market can … Continue reading
Posted in Acrylics, landscape, sea, Uncategorized, watercolour
Tagged Abstracts, Acrylics, cross, landscape, sea, watercolour
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Christmas Lethargy
Procrastination has reared it’s ugly head and the motivation to draw is low. I’m determined to restablish the discipline of drawing and painting daily. New Year’s resolutions? I don’t think it will wait until New Year. Strike while the iron’s … Continue reading
Posted in Abstract - Void series
Tagged Abstracts, blown ink, blue, colour, diary, watercolour
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I’ve started so I’ll finish!
I’ve finally started the war tribute project I talked about yesterday. This is the first time I’ve used self-levelling gel in a project, it’s a fascinating medium. I’m waiting for paint to dry before I can progress any further. I’m … Continue reading
Chrysanthemums
I felt like a change today. I’ve been getting bogged down preparing work for Buckingham Arts for All – Competition and Exhibition. So, I took inspiration from the flowers on the table and here they are. Chrysanthemum
Posted in Abstract, Abstract - Void series, Acrylics, flowers, Mediums, mixed media, Painting subjects, watercolour, watercolour
Tagged Abstracts, Acrylics, blown ink, Chrysanthemums, Flowers, green, orange, watercolour, yellow
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Netted, a study in green.
For my second entry I’m posting this abstract inspired by the sea. Appropriate as I’m exploring new waters…metaphorically speaking. I’m currently workingon some pictures for the Buckingham Art for All exhibition”reflection”. To be held on 14th and 15th November at … Continue reading
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Tagged Abstracts, Acrylics, green, sea, watercolour
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Abstract Art by Cathy Read 