In conversation
In conversation
Loose in the Cotswolds by Steve Hall
With its spectacular scenery, varied climate and the delights of the changing seasons, the British Isles offer the perfect combination for watercolour landscape painters, as Steve Hall demonstrates.
The joy of painting steam trains
Keith allows himself to indulge his love of steam trains in his watercolours – with an occasional painting in oils – a real challenge for conveying “precision engineering”
When Irish skies are smiling by Barry Herniman
On a painting trip to Ireland, Barry Herniman uses watercolour and pastels to capture inspiring scenes of brilliant light and intense coloration.
Fine details in acrylics with Alison Rankin
After a career working with photography, Alison Rankin enjoys letting paint work for her, scumbling, stippling, scrubbing and reworking to achieve the effects she wants.
Painting into Retirement with Rob Preece
Rob Preece shares the benefits of taking up art in retirement.
Flower drawing with Jennifer Andrews
Jennifer encourages the making of flower studies in a natural environment