Once again art class was great this evening. We were instructed on how to paint a seascape, which is something I’ve never attempted because I have a fear of painting water. I find it very difficult. Our tutor gave us four different ways of doing this, which I’ll write about in a future post. I…
I haven’t written a post for the last few days because the time has been full of woe, worries and a car accident! I just haven’t been in the right frame of mind to write anything, mainly because my mind has been on other things. Thankfully, I came out of my car practically unscathed after…
Once again art class was great today. Our tutor gave us a 20 minute presentation using the dry brush technique, which I’ve never attempted and I can definitely vouch for this way of painting for lots of subjects. It’s generally used for botanical work and intricate stuff, you know where lots of patience is needed.…
Art Class began last night for the summer term. £34 for a 10-week course of 2 hours per week. Not bad is it? My tutor is excellent and always comes prepared with lots of materials. She even brings in coffee, tea, and milk bless her! This term we are studying a different artist a week…
On this day 11 years ago, my Dad passed away. 5 days before his 57th birthday. It was very sudden so the shock was hard to deal with. I wanted to write this short post today in memory of him because he was an exceptional human being. He was born in 1949 in as the…
Art class was excellent this evening. We have a new tutor who is extremely proficient and knowledgeable about her subject. I have been studying art for over a year now and learnt quite a lot. Our tutor is demonstrating some really great stuff and techniques to use at home. What was so interesting about the…
