Category Archives: How To
A Felt Feeling
This is a camera case. I like making organic things to go with technology. It helps me feel calmer.It softens the bland, cold, hard remoteness of things. Continue reading
Filed under How To, Ideas, The materials of the artist
You Are Cordially Invited
Visit Richmond art shows in June I am participating in the Richmond ArtHouse events in June to which you may like to come along. I’ve been making animal paintings and also some portraits of local buildings including churches. There is … Continue reading
Filed under Animals, Egg tempera, Exhibitions, How To, Oil paintings, Plants & Gardens, Portraits
The Garden of Meden
I learnt how to make a professional black and it has made all the difference. Continue reading
Filed under How To, Oil paintings, self-portrait, The materials of the artist
How to Make an Artist’s Painting Palette
Notes on making an artist’s paint palette, which took about an hour this morning. Continue reading
Filed under How To, Making things, The materials of the artist




