I recently returned from a holiday in Cornwall. I returned to a previous locale, St Ives, and its art school. Here, I attended a course in mixed media; I wanted to branch out and learn some new art techniques. While I found the whole holiday experience stressful, the mixed media course I attended was useful. … Read more
One of the earlier influences on my art journey is Fabian Perez. What sets this artist apart is his unique fusion of impressionism and expressionism with a distinct romanticism. He has masterfully crafted an artistic voice that resonates with me. Termed ‘Neo-expressionism,’ Perez’s art is a powerful testament to his focus on capturing the raw … Read more
As a fan of Warhammer, both the fantasy world and the dystopian future, I have long enjoyed the art. I only thought about it until I became an artist and realised it was one of the most oversized pulls towards the games. As another project, I wanted to practice more with oils, and Warhammer beasties … Read more
Finding an artistic voice is often way too complicated; we overthink it and have many misguided ideas about what it is. The best advice is to avoid thinking too much about it and concentrate on making art; your voice will arise out of practice. However, one practice I have thought up is to do with … Read more
I took up this art project to reinvigorate my practice, I have become stale in drawing the figure all the time. I wanted to work with paint for a while. Birds are one way to this, and I enjoy their colours and forms. It was good to get back into painting after so many months … Read more
Looking at some of my favourite art, today it’s Daido Moriyama, notably his Tights series. These are photos of his wife’s legs in fishnet tights. The abstracted images avoid the obvious potential for eroticism and focus on the combination of curves, shapes and patterns. The lines and curves suggestively draw the eyes, almost asking for … Read more