I love to add new techniques and materials to my art work. Todays 64 Million Artist challenge is to learn something new! An excellent opportunity to delve into my favourite art tutorial book and try out a new idea! Dawn Emerson’s Pastel Innovations is an excellent book full of exercises with ink and pastel. I’mContinue reading “Beginner Monotype Magic – A beginners guide to inky sketches!”
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Card Tower Challenge – 64 Million artists – Janaury Challenge
This About Me video is a slice of my family vlog series where I explore a memory from my past using watercolour. My Nans used to play cards every evening on a small table by her chair in the living room. There was always roaring fire and family pictures on the mantlepiece. The table wasContinue reading “Card Tower Challenge – 64 Million artists – Janaury Challenge”
Rev up for the Dukes of Hazard in Collage!
I loved the Dukes of Hazard when I was little. It was exciting and had a fast car, which as a small boy was a very thrilling way from children’s tv shows to adult tv shows. Today’s 64 Million Artists challenge is to create a poem. As you know I am not a great poet.Continue reading “Rev up for the Dukes of Hazard in Collage!”
Exploring Numbers in Art | A Creative Experiment Inspired by Michael Soltis! | 64 Million Artists Challenge
I had to research today to find an artist using numbers to make sense of the 64 Million artists January Challenge – An Important date! Todays task is going to be a complete experiment in my sketchbook using a mixed media approach. I did some research into artists using numbers in art and found MichaelContinue reading “Exploring Numbers in Art | A Creative Experiment Inspired by Michael Soltis! | 64 Million Artists Challenge”
Sketching My Mishap: Lessons Learned from ‘If I Knew Then’ Challenge
Today’s Video is inspired by the 64 Million Artist challenge prompt ‘If I knew then,’ where I’ll share a not-so-smooth experience from my life. During the height of the Covid pandemic, being classified as vulnerable due to Cystic Fibrosis, I diligently followed government advice to stay away from public spaces. However, a fateful encounter withContinue reading “Sketching My Mishap: Lessons Learned from ‘If I Knew Then’ Challenge”
Exploring Abstract Art with Household Items | 64 Million Artists Challenge
Today, we’re diving deep into the 64 Million Artists January Challenge with a unique prompt titled ‘Hello Me,’ set by Sonal Tank. Our mission? To create something extraordinary from the ordinary, letting creativity flow freely. Abstract Art Exploration I’ve chosen to delve into the world of abstract art for today’s challenge, allowing intuition to takeContinue reading “Exploring Abstract Art with Household Items | 64 Million Artists Challenge”
Reflection
It’s day 11 of the 64 Million Artists January Challenge. I’ve decided to take a day to reflect on the previous tasks and how well I have rendered them. It’s important as artists to stand back from your work and check how things are progressing. It’s something I do as part of my practice, workingContinue reading “Reflection”
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”
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”
