by David | Jan 9, 2019 | Art Tips, Inspirations, Nature, Uncategorized
In winter I’ve noticed that the colours I use become more restricted and I favour earthy colours like yellow ochre, indian red, vandyke brown. I suppose this is a reaction to the colours around us, as winter drains the landscape of colour. Grey tones can be... 
by David | Dec 27, 2018 | Inspirations
This a painting by Ivon Hitchens, an English 20th century painter. He painted lots of these panoramic and almost abstract landscapes. His broad brushstrokes and muted colours make his work immediately distinctive. He isn’t well know outside of the art world and... 
by David | Dec 26, 2018 | Art Tips, Inspirations
In the best ‘Smash Hits’ interview tradition, here’s a few of my favourite colours… French Ultrmarine My most used blue. It’s ideal for skies. Add one of the brown pigments for a cool gray. Can be added to almost any colour to knock it... 
by David | May 24, 2018 | Inspirations
I was painting this view earlier today and sitting under the beech trees by the side of the Rivington Reservoir I was struck by how this year’s fine weather has given us days of purest spring light. It might be my imagination but the atmosphere seems to be... 
by David | May 15, 2018 | Inspirations, New Paintings
This painting reminds me how much a painting can change during its creation. It went through several stages and at one time it looked like this: But several iterations later it looks radically different. Mountains appeared, people disappeared and reappeared in a... 
by David | May 12, 2018 | Inspirations, New Paintings
Here’s today’s painting: a small study, perhaps for a larger painting. Trying to channel Turner for this one. Not succeeding of course, but enjoying the process. 