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Charles Reid at Stow - Day Three
Wednesday dawned, a thoroughly miserable damp and cold day, quite a contrast from Tuesday, but as we were indoors and the hall was well heated this wasn't a problem. The subject was Charles trademark...
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Charles Reid at Stow - Day Four
With the weather again inclement it was decided to repeat yesterdays subject of a Flowers/Still Life arrangement. Before going any further I should have explained that the way his workshops are planned...
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Charles Reid at Stow - Day Five
Friday, the final day of the workshop dawned with much better weather, although as we were indoors this didn't matter. The subject today was the much anticipated portrait/figure session and the model...
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The Watercolourfanatic at Stow
Well it's over, my fifth and possibly final Charles Reid workshop in 6 years. I only intended to go to one originally but kept coming back for more. Why the final one? Â Charles is only coming to the UK...
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More Bird Paintings
These are my latest bird paintings for `Painting Colorful Birds for Fun' on Facebook. Western Tananger -15" x 11" Gerstaeker No3. 200gsm NotOranges and yellows predominate with some green and yellow in...
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Pacific Wreck
The final official Spring meeting of  Avon Valley Artists took place last Thursday. We will still meet during the Summer but there won't be a programme - just do your own thing, either indoors or...
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As a postscript to the Charles Reid workshop at Stow I thought readers might be interested in his recommendations for materials. This is a subject that always creates great interest although I suggest...
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Avon Valley Artists at Saltford Festival
For the second annual Saltford Festival Avon Valley Artists were invited to hold another exhibition in St Mary's Church Hall. Some 20 members exhibited paintings, in total 87 framed and 20 - 30...
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Korean Watercolour Paints
 A year or two ago Jacksons www.jacksonsart.com/ introduced Shin Han watercolour paints to the UK. Shin Han are a Korean company, who like Mijello, appear to sell a range of art materials. The range...
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A Peacock
This is the latest subject on Facebook `Painting Colorful Birds for Fun'. This is a complicated subject, especially if the bird is displaying, and I decided to adopt a minimalist approach with the head...
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Pebeo Drawing Gum
The use of making fluid isn't universal, with some artists for and many against. I don't have any hangups and am prepared to use anything if I feel it beneficial. Don't overdo it though. I have used it...
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Drawing
It is often said that sound drawing is the basis of all good painting. I don't think many will dispute this and certainly my advice to anyone starting young would be to spend the first two years just...
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Paintings I Like (Amongst Others)
In my travels across the net, particularly on Facebook, I have accumulated a vast number of paintings, all watercolour I believe. Many are absolutely stunning although I realise this is down to...
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Schmincke Watercolour Paints
Schmincke are the leading German manufacturer of watercolour paints, which they have been making since 1881. Their motto is "I strive for the  best" and they are still owned by the Schmincke and...
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Back to Painting
After my recent blank period I finally got back to painting. The relatively minor health problems I have suffered are more or less over, although the house move is still not finalized. Nevertheless the...
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Northern Cardinal
This is the completed painting of the drawing shown at the end of the previous post. On studying the drawing I realised the tail was not quite right so changed the contours and erased the old...
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Avon Valley Artists
This week the Thursday session took place, after last weeks abortive attempt, and sixteen members took part. This is informal with everyone `doing there own thing' rather than a fixed subject. Some...
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A replacement for PY153, New Gamboge, Indian Yellow etc?
In 2012 the popular pigment PY153 Nickel Dioxine Yellow was discontinued, no doubt because of lack of demand from the chemical and/or auto industries. As has been pointed out previously makers of...
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Latest Paintings.
Despite all the background noise and current distractions I have managed to do some painting recently, although rustiness is evident. I read somewhere that in order to maintain your current standard...
View ArticleMijello watercolours arrive!
As I predicted - I'm not always wrong - Mijello are now available in Europe and the UK from Great Art www.greatart.co.uk/ In the latest special offers booklet, which arrived today, a full page is...
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