Paintings & News (My Art 'Blog')

Behind the Pyramid of the Magician at Uxmal

Behind the Pyramid of the Magician at Uxmal

Exploring a different view of the famous Pyramid of the Magician at Uxmal. I discuss the colour choices and the process behind painting this quiet, hidden side of the ancient...

Behind the Pyramid of the Magician at Uxmal

Exploring a different view of the famous Pyramid of the Magician at Uxmal. I discuss the colour choices and the process behind painting this quiet, hidden side of the ancient...

Painting the Busy Streets of Istanbul in Watercolour

Painting the Busy Streets of Istanbul in Waterc...

A look at how I painted the busy streets of Istanbul.  I show you how to use simple shapes for people and bright colours for the sky.  This painting captures...

Painting the Busy Streets of Istanbul in Waterc...

A look at how I painted the busy streets of Istanbul.  I show you how to use simple shapes for people and bright colours for the sky.  This painting captures...

Keswick, Lake District, UK

Keswick, Lake District, UK

Learn how to capture the quiet, moody atmosphere of a winter day in the Lake District using a simple watercolour technique for low light scenes.

Keswick, Lake District, UK

Learn how to capture the quiet, moody atmosphere of a winter day in the Lake District using a simple watercolour technique for low light scenes.

Toro Canyon, Santa Barbara

Toro Canyon, Santa Barbara

Learn how to paint the warm golden light of a California afternoon.  I share my tips on using Ultramarine Blue and Yellow Ochre to create strong contrast and long shadows....

Toro Canyon, Santa Barbara

Learn how to paint the warm golden light of a California afternoon.  I share my tips on using Ultramarine Blue and Yellow Ochre to create strong contrast and long shadows....

Rocks Markets in Sydney

Rocks Markets in Sydney

Learn how to paint a busy market scene by simplifying shapes and focusing on light. I share my tips from a recent online workshop on capturing crowds and architecture.

Rocks Markets in Sydney

Learn how to paint a busy market scene by simplifying shapes and focusing on light. I share my tips from a recent online workshop on capturing crowds and architecture.

Andrée Clark Bird Refuge in Santa Barbara

Andrée Clark Bird Refuge in Santa Barbara

Capture the soft morning mist of California with this watercolor study of the Andrée Clark Bird Refuge.  I share my tips for mixing natural greens and painting the June Gloom...

Andrée Clark Bird Refuge in Santa Barbara

Capture the soft morning mist of California with this watercolor study of the Andrée Clark Bird Refuge.  I share my tips for mixing natural greens and painting the June Gloom...