
Are you just painting and hoping?
Art Adventures, In the studio
You know that feeling when some days you paint and it's great? Then other times it just doesn't work so well? Would you like more of the first and less of the second?
We are mid way through an amazing free workshop offered by Nicholas Wilton…

Find your path to making authentic art
Art Adventures
Making art starts with the basics of form: colour, line, value, design. We need to become fluent in using these if we want to make art which takes this basic vocabulary and turns it into poetry.
Nicholas Wilton joined me for this discussion…

Paintings in good company
Art Adventures, Books and Exhibitions, Owning Art
So excited finally to share this! One of three 'secret' projects which I have been keeping under wraps since the end of last year when I was asked to lend paintings for a Zoffany photoshoot. I love these experiments - there is no payment involved…

The art of giving
Art AdventuresOne of the joys of my ‘job’ as an artist is seeing people fall in love with art and deciding they want a painting to enjoy forever.
But it’s not always so straightforward. If there are two of you, you have each other’s taste to take…

Talking titles with Alice Neave
Art Adventures, Discovering ArtistsOf course, with the same first name, how could I resist? I first met Alice a year ago at The Other Art Fair and we've been in touch since then via Instagram (her and me). We recently had brief exchange about the importance of titles for abstract…

Sea Fever: Where is your favourite sea view?
Art Adventures, Books and Exhibitions, Discovering Artists, Owning ArtDiscovering your favourite art and artists can be a tricky business. You can visit art fairs and meet the artist or see what your favourite gallery has to offer but it's good to see innovative ways to bring art buyers and artists together.
So…

My Secret Sauce
Art AdventuresEvery month I talk to my friend Judith. She didn’t start out as friend, but by now we have both vented, cried, laughed, talked politics and replied to messages later in the evening than would usually be considered polite. I feel she knows…

Nicholas Wilton's CVP - is it worth it?
Art Adventures
I knew I wanted to elevate my art practice, but I wasn't sure what I needed... I had been looking at learning how to improve my website, or should I take an Instagram course? Instead I joined Nicholas Wilton’s CVP (Creative Visionary Programme)…

Want help finding the right art?
Art Adventures, Books and Exhibitions, Discovering Artists
Nadia Waterfield Fine Art is a leading art gallery near Andover, Hampshire specialising in contemporary paintings, sculptures and bespoke furniture. Coming soon is their bi-annual Art Fair which draws collectors and interior designers.
Twice…

A sprinkle of fame...!
Art Adventures, InspirationWhen I paint, I never know where a painting will end up. Sometimes I imagine the home it may go to, or a room I think it would be well suited for. Usually though, I'm just figuring out the painting itself.
This summer I was asked by a stylist…

Secret Art Prize: the story behind the painting
Art Adventures, PaintingExciting news that my painting 'Breakwater' has been long-listed for the Secret Art Prize run by Curious Duke gallery. UPDATE: Voting has now closed
As always with a gallery display, this just shows the final painting and I know you like…

Video diary: location sketchbook tips
Art Adventures, Materials, SketchbookIt's just so good to take yourself to new places and get new stimulus. Sometimes we have to be responsible for filling our own idea 'pots' but it can also be great to be led by others.
I've really enjoyed three days in the beautiful Yorkshire…