This week we will be painting a deceptively simple still life, paying attention to shadows, highlights and creating the illusion of three dimensional objects.… Read More
This week we will explore the genre of domestic interior painting. Celebrating the compositional details to be found in the detailed depiction of a corner of our homes.… Read More
This week we are taking a look at one point perspective, and how it can be used to create the street scene we will be painting.… Read More
This week we are painting pumpkins in a virtual still life class.… Read More
Step by step guide – How to make a reusable fabric gift bag… Read More
Characteristics of painting on a ground… Read More
Using a wood panel for a watercolour painting… Read More
Taking a painting from an initial idea to finished piece I recently resolved to make a quick sketch of any idea I had for a painting. I normally just write a quick note down in my daily sketchbook, but the other day I was flicking back through some ideas for pictures, and really couldn’t remember quite what I had wanted … Read More
This tutorial includes a materials list and easy to follow instructions so you can make a padded felt sun ornament. The finished sun measures 9cm in diameter, and is approx 1.5cm thick, and hangs by a length of embroidery thread / floss. If you have bought one of my Happy Sun Sewing Kits, then you will already have all the … Read More
If you have bought one of my press out, self assembly laser cut boxes, chances are you have followed this link for a detailed and illustrated tutorial on how to assemble your box. The boxes, in their component form are laser cut out onto 3mm thick plywood sheets, approx A4 in size, they have assembly instructions written onto the press … Read More