Studio Update
Having experienced the moment in the wild, there are always challenges when trying to render a subject as you remember it. The pohutukawa flowers here in this painting are such a rich red colour that […]
Studio Update
New Beginnings, Im always excited by the challenge of a new and beautifully prepared clean lead white primed linen mounted on panel. This technique is to ensure the longevity of my fine art wildlife paintings. […]
Studio Update
This weeks studio update. Slowly now but surely, all of that gorgeous detail that we see in nature . The colours of ultramarine blue and cobalt teal in the kingfisher along with naples yellow and […]
Studio Update
Wow ! Friday already, here is another studio news update. I really hope you are enjoying the progress in this painting. Now I’m well into the “modelling” stage of the painting. The blocking in stage […]
Studio Update
Painting the rich patterns of iron oxides using artists iron oxide pigments in the paint itself. Such an interesting experience getting to grips with the beautiful erosion textures on the cliff face behind the kingfisher. […]
Studio Update
The big white canvas panel. Always a little bit daunting but oh so exciting at the same time. I take a lot of care with the preparation of my fine art panels. I construct these […]