15 Minutes To Paint En Plein Air In Cayman
Friday, 14 March 2025
15 minutes to paint? Yes, it’s possible! See how I skipped my usual thumbnail sketch (😱), grabbed my pastels, and made the most of a fleeting plein air moment.
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Michele Noiset – Exploring Visual Metaphors In Pastel
Friday, 24 May 2024
Guest artist Michele Noiset works in the medium of pastel to create extraordinary images inspired by events and current issues
Susan Ellis – The Art of Clamming
Friday, 18 October 2024
Artist Susan Ellis paints the clammers of coastal Massachusetts. She shares her process and her love of painting these figures working in the mud.
Jane McGraw-Teubner – Plein Air Versus Studio Painting
Friday, 19 July 2024
Jane McGraw-Teubner is a master plein air artist. Here, she shares her process and tips for painting from life versus painting from a photo.
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I Don’t Know What To Paint (And Why That’s Not Really the Problem)
Friday, 21 February 2025
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“I don’t know what to paint”—sound familiar? The real issue might not be a lack of ideas but something deeper. Let’s explore six common obstacles and how to move past them!
Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures…In Art
Friday, 7 February 2025
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Stranded in a snowstorm without my usual art supplies, I had to get creative. A handful of pastels, a sketchbook, and some quick thinking led to an unexpected artistic experiment!
100 Years and Still Curious – Lessons from My Friend Sandy
Friday, 31 January 2025
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100 years of life, wisdom, and resilience—discover what my friend Sandy’s journey can teach us about making art for the long haul.
Getting Back To The Easel…With Rufus
Friday, 24 January 2025
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Getting back to the easel after a long break can feel daunting, but painting Rufus, a dog commission, was just the spark I needed to get me painting again.
Your Word For The Year (Choose It And Put It Into Action)
Friday, 20 December 2024
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Discover how choosing a word for the year can inspire your art-making, fuel your creativity, and guide your goals all year long.
10 Must-Have Art Books from 2024
Friday, 13 December 2024
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I’m often asked for book recommendations so here’s my list of 10 must-have art books I enjoyed in 2024.
Taking Time in Tuscany – Sketch Your Way to Better Paintings
Friday, 6 December 2024
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Discover how sketching in Tuscany, instead of relying on photos, helped my students create vibrant, emotive paintings that went far beyond what photos could capture.
Marie Tippets – No Hidden Meanings, Just Magic
Friday, 22 November 2024
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Marie Tippets explores the beauty of still life art, revealing how simplicity and clear storytelling can transform ordinary subjects into captivating masterpieces.
You Need Bad Paintings to Make Great Ones
Friday, 8 November 2024
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Bad paintings. We always want to avoid doing them and yet, we need the bad ones to get to the good ones, the ones where we make a breakthrough!
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