Welcome to Day 8 of the 64 Million Artist January Challenge. Act it out – is the title dreamed up by Simon Batchelor Artistic director of the Drama geezers. That sounds like a fun troupe! Sometimes we have ideas that we don’t have time to draw or our sketchpad are not with us. I likeContinue reading “Act it out!”
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Simple Cartooning Techniques
Today’s 64 Million artist challenge is an excellent opportunity for me to show you some cartooning techniques – Set by Nathan Mann the challenge is called 10 Minute storytelling. Here is an example of a cartoon that I created this year. It’s based on my hospital radio show and is part of an on-air conversationContinue reading “Simple Cartooning Techniques”
A journey with a purpose
Welcome back to Day 6 of the 64 Million Artists January Challenge! Today’s challenge, crafted by participants at Eden’s Court, invites us on a purposeful journey. Join me as I reveal what goes into my bag when I embark on urban sketching! I believe in traveling light, and my essentials include an A5 Sketchbook, 3Continue reading “A journey with a purpose”
Wait a minute…
‘Wait a minute’ is the name of the 64 Million Artist challenge today. The task involves a ruffle through my collage papers and a chance to show how I create an interesting backgrounds for your sketches. My favourite collage papers are simple children sugar paper. It is so versatile and plays beautifully against dark inkContinue reading “Wait a minute…”
Transforming Tripods into Characters! A 64 Million Artist Challenge
Today’s 64 Million Artists Challenge is a fascinating one, set by The Children’s Laureate of Wales, Alex Wharton. I’ve changed the prompt to allow me to develop some playful characters in my sketchbook. Choosing the Object In my creative world, tripods play a vital role when I’m capturing moments or filming videos. Today, I’ve chosenContinue reading “Transforming Tripods into Characters! A 64 Million Artist Challenge”
Dots – Pointillism Made Simple!
Today, we’re breaking down barriers and diving into the captivating world of pointillism. Inspired by Helen from the Frimley Health Charity and the 64 Million Artists January challenge, I want to show you that if you can paint a dot, you can conquer today’s creative challenge! Inspiration StrikesI was unfortunate enough to require a hospitalContinue reading “Dots – Pointillism Made Simple!”
From My Window
Today’s inspiration comes using the January Challenge Prompt – From My Window. I like to experiment with new materials so I’m going to be using Derwent XL Graphic Blocks to show you how easy it is to get started sketching. The Challenge Sally and Claire from Caerphilly Skills in Wales presented a unique art challengeContinue reading “From My Window”
Embracing Creativity in 2024: Starting a Sketchbook Habit with the 64 Million Artists January Challenge
Welcome, fellow creatives, to the vibrant canvas of 2024! As an artist, the dawn of a new year is my cue to reflect on creativity and explore ways to enhance my artistic practice. This year, my go-to source for inspiration is the 64 Million Artists January challenge—a treasure trove of prompts that never fails toContinue reading “Embracing Creativity in 2024: Starting a Sketchbook Habit with the 64 Million Artists January Challenge”
Overcoming the problems of masking fluid
I’m not a fan of masking fluid in watercolour paintings, but I see people use it to create some fantastic art. I decided to change my attitude by attending a workshop specifically using the dreaded liquid latex. Before I start, these are my issues with masking fluid. Cathy Read was the tutor of the workshop.Continue reading “Overcoming the problems of masking fluid”
Patching’s 2023
My painting – The Pier, Bournemouth – is now on show at the TALP Open Patchings Exhibition. There is even a digital badge to prove it I made it into the exhibition! You can watch the video of how I created this image on my youtube channel.
