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 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
Painting isn’t a question if sensibility ; it’s a matter of seizing the power, taking over from nature, not expecting her to supply you with information and good advice. – Picasso, talking about Bonnard. This is a great quote from Picasso about his... 
by David | Sep 3, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Internet has encouraged the public’s appetite for visiting galleries and viewing original art, says Steven Murphy, who should know as he used to be in charge of the international side of Christies In an article in CNN he says: Similarly, museum and gallery... 
by David | Nov 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
I suppose every painter has a home patch, a part of the country that they call home, that they are completely familiar with. Mine is the part if the west Pennines moors near Horwich. I know this part of Lancashire very well, having been Born just a few miles away in... 
by David | Nov 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
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by dpott | Oct 2, 2016 | Inspirations, Seascapes, Uncategorized
I’ve just completed this small oil painting if a group of holiday makers on the beach at Whitby in north Yorkshire. Lots of pure, atmospheric blues and purples in this scene because I wanted to suggest the clear air and bright, high midsummer... 