Painters, Draughts-Persons & The Educative Value of Demonstrations

Back from teaching two workshops. Ah me, blogging again? When I get out of bed… maybe…. & clear the decks in the office, family & garden. La Reprise. ‘Exhausted Tutor Syndrome’ A5 sketchbook © the artist Hope this post doesn’t sound too spammy self-promotional nor too much like me banging away. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Here are a…

‘The Railings’ – Donjon Sarlardais, Lanquais.

28 x 38cm. Watercolour. Arches Rough 300gms © The Artist. A Painting Demonstration This was a demonstration painting from last week’s painting course in the Chateau de Lanquais. I’ve frequently commented on the importance of demonstrations. If you want to learn to paint, go see a demo from someone who knows how to paint. Worth…

Painting Holidays in France – revisited

Today I run another painting holidays au chateau de lanquais, france. Painting together in group, learning, wining & dining & visiting beautiful new places! Above is a photo of a goup besides the beautiful dordogne river. For me, as a teacher & course leader …. I see teaching as a two way exchange. I’ve learnt…

Notan : ‘La Maison Peyarade, Bergerac’

‘La Maison Payarade, Bergerac’ Encre Chine. Tous Droits Reservés I’ve been following some the talk about ‘Notan’ over on Katherine Tyrell’s blog, so I thought I’d post this three-tone drawing. Not quite a Notan I know, as it’s not flat enough. Has perspective & depth rather than flat pattern. I decided to try however to…