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Inspiration from Artists Wk 130 Featuring Artists : Matty Burnham and Ernest Dade
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There are a number of videos of him working on his FB page - extremely confident application of ink (using a fude pen) and paint. I did try, unsuccessfully, to find out what his career was prior to starting watercolour painting. He said it started as a hobby, but perhaps he was already working in some sort of capacity as a commercial artist or similar. His work is prolific and he does commissions, like the one below. Apparently a lot of his work is inspired by holidays and travels around the country, so highly unlikely to be copying others’ work.
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by Jenny Harris
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He uses R & H sketcher's ink, available from Jackson's - which is said to be lightfast and can be used in fountain pens; I use Japanese Carbon Ink, which is said to have the same qualities (and certainly, it works in both my Fude pens, and Artpen). All things to try - if only one had all the money in the world ... I should have chosen my parents with more care: inheriting a large fortune and a baronial hall or two would have suited me well. What's that you say? WORK for your money? Please! Be reasonable...
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Hi everyone, a fellow artist directed me here and said I’d been chosen as one of the featured artists- thanks so much! I’ve really enjoyed reading the feedback, both positive and constructive, very helpful thank you.
I thought I’d answer a few of the queries here;
My career before finding watercolour is the same as what it still is now, I’m a community mental health nurse. I’d love to become a professional artist in the future, maybe one day! My Bio is correct, I did start learning to draw/paint in Feb 2021. My Instagram shows a chronological view (and development) of my work from July 2021. Lots and lots of practice. 😅
I don’t use granulation medium. The granulation is coming from the Schmincke French Ultramarine Blue PB29, which is in almost all my washes, on rough paper with lots of water!
I’m happy to say that Jenny is correct, I don’t copy the work of others. I find planning a composition one of the most enjoyable and creative parts of the whole process and, while I’m inspired by lots of amazing artists, I value integrity and I don’t think I’d be satisfied if it wasn’t original for the most part.
If anyone has any specific questions, I’d be happy to answer them. 🙂
Best wishes,
Matty
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Hi Matty, great to hear from you - and thanks for clarifying some of the queries which had been raised about your art. I’m sure the other forum members will be interested to read your comments, particularly your confirmation that you did only start drawing/painting in 2021 - just goes to show what hard work and a huge amount of practice can achieve! Thanks for getting in touch.
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by Jenny Harris
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A great achievement in that time frame, very impressive and thanks for the short biography!
Good to see that you’re managing to get enough of your own material to keep you going, that’s always a difficult task, particularly during the winter months when we can’t get around so easily!
You’ve drawn some interesting buildings, I’m always interested in depicting buildings of all descriptions, old or modern! - I’ve got a double feature coming up shortly in The Artist, drawing architecture is the theme.
I’m assuming that you subscribe to the magazine, keeps you up to date with current trends, and a lot more!
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by Alan Bickley
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Matty thank you for joining in the discussion and answering questions, it’s so good to have the featuring artist come one the forum and join us . It’s the first time it’s happened since we set the thread up so many weeks ago , both Jenny and I spend a lot of time working on the thread and it’s a bit of a treat having you with us . I’m always looking for artists names for the thread so if you would like to feature any artist thst has and does influence you let me have there name .
Notice you work in the mental health sector, having work there myself I found art a great escape and method of relaxing , I suppose you find the same yourself. Good luck with your future artwork and hopefully you will join us again.
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I’m not really surprised at how quick your have developed your skill Matty some people just put everything into it and work hard to develop in a short time scale . My example would be how quickly our lovely Denise has developed into a superb artist over the past few years , through hard work and determination plus inspiration from other artists including artist on this site .
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I echo the others - thanks for joining us and responding: please stay! We're in at the beginning of your career, and it will be very interesting to all of us to see how you get on and where you go from here. Being a professional takes skill, which you have; and luck - which you'll need.
Paul says he's not surprised by your progress given our own Denise Cat's progress; fair enough, but she is an exception to the general rule - there was another - a woman painter whose name I'm ashamed to say I've forgotten; this is age, and no reflection on her - she started out by drawing cricketers, and became very proficient; I'm sure people will remember her name: I wish I could. I was able to help her a little in the early days, and her too early death came as a shock; all the more frustrating that I've forgotten the name ... it'll probably come to me in the middle of the night.
Point is, though, that yes - a natural talent, a powerful desire to learn, a commitment to apply what is learned, can carry people to fast progress; but I don't think it's a common thing - I came to watercolour late, oil and acrylic were my initial media, and still struggle with it - and still would, even if I took to the fabulous Schminke Ultramarine (though: I sure will!). Rembrandt watercolours (by Talens) are good, too, by the way.. I hate wishy washy watercolour that you have to use in spoonsfull in order to coax any colour out of it ... clearly not a problem with the paints you're using, nor with Rembrandt. Best wishes for your future career!
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Hello Matty, Lovely work and I like your chosen style. I too started in lockdown without any prior knowledge of art. I work in all mediums. I do my own work but also do studies of the masters. This is to learn more about their techniques, understanding various palettes and the overall history of art. Practice, practice and more practice, dedication and commitment is the key to set your goals and achieve them. Good luck with your future career.
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Good afternoon to you all, I’m starting with two apologies first one is changing Artist when we had Matty join us it seems rude . If you do come back to the thread Matty please don’t hesitate to tell us about your work even if we are looking at a different artist on this particular thread. My second apology is that have I unwittingly inflicted another marine artist on you I hear the groans and the shutting down of iPads etc already . I had selected my artist weeks ago and the without thinking used a marine artist for the weekend bonus artist , won’t happen this weekend well I will try not to .
My choice of artist this week is Ernest Dade (aka Ernst Dade ), 1868- 1935. Dade was an English painter specialising in coastal and marine subjects and maker of model ships . He was a member of the Staithes Group based in North Yorkshire in the costal village of Staithes .
Dades first job was on the American yacht Dauntless, in 1885 - 1886 he studied at Scarborough School of Art.
He then studied at the Academy Julian in Paris before studying fresco and mural painting in the South of France .
I hope you find something to like in his artwork, I find his marine paintings a bit on the dark side but it might be the type of paint he used of the age of them .
I’m having issues posting any images so will close and again.
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by Paul (Dixie) Dean