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Vincent's stars

I wasn’t sure whether I liked Van Gogh’s paintings to begin with, but the more I’ve studied them, and the more I learn about him, the more I do. In fact, I love them now. I thought I’d have a go at a section of The Starry Night to see whether I could replicate theContinue reading “Vincent's stars”

Posted byChris Lovie-Tyler6 December 20196 December 2019Posted inPaintingTags:acrylics, art, copy, van goghLeave a comment on Vincent's stars

10 drawing principles

It seems a lot of painters aren’t learning to draw these days, but if like me you are, here’s a really helpful article from Outdoor Painter.

Posted byChris Lovie-Tyler5 December 20195 December 2019Posted inSketchingTags:art, drawing, PaintingLeave a comment on 10 drawing principles

Flowering tree in Albert Park

Posted byChris Lovie-Tyler4 December 20194 December 2019Posted inPaintingTags:acrylics, art, canvas, landscape paintingLeave a comment on Flowering tree in Albert Park

Learn to Paint podcast

This podcast only started a few months ago, but it’s my favourite so far for beginners. Unlike other podcasts, where the hosts tend to waffle, Kelly gets straight to the point and asks clear, insightful questions. And the guests give clear, insightful answers. It feels very practical, and I’m scribbling down lots of notes.

Posted byChris Lovie-Tyler28 November 201928 November 2019Posted infavouritesTags:art, learning, Painting, podcasts

Pegs—in colour

I was tempted to avoid painting this, because I found the pegs hard to draw (and I thought I’d stuff them up painting them), but I’m glad I didn’t. The colour in the photo’s not quite accurate (what looks like a red peg is actually bright pink), but you get the idea.

Posted byChris Lovie-Tyler25 November 2019Posted inPaintingTags:acrylics, art, canvas, colour, still lifeLeave a comment on Pegs—in colour

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