Novus Great Art Challenge
Some General Guidance to help you carry out the challenges First and foremost the idea behind these challenges, is to try and lighten the mood and have fun! With that in mind and following on from the messages we had from quite a number of you, who were unsure of how to go about making […]
Sizing Canvas With Rabbit Skin Glue
You Will Need Rabbit Skin Glue A Bain-Marie or Double Boiler (Improvise by using a small pan within a larger one) 5 – 7 cms Brush (2″ – 3″) Canvas (or linen) is sized to reduce the absorbency of the surface and to prevent the fibres from absorbing any oil either from the ground or […]
Caravaggio
Michaelangelo Merisi Da Caravaggio (1573 – 1610) A Brief Look at Caravaggio’s Technique Portrait of Caravaggio by Otavio Leoni Caravaggio was born Michelangelo Merisi, Caravaggio is the name of the artist’s home town in Lombardy in Northern Italy, where he begabn his training (one of those he trained under, Simone Peterzano had studied with Titian). His […]
Edward Stott
Edward Stott (1859-1918) Master of Colour And Atmosphere Self-Portrait Towner Art Gallery, Eastbourne Exhibition on until September 16, 2018 The Towner Art Gallery in Eastbourne is always worth a visit, especially for the exhibitions it puts on of lesser known artists. Such is the case with the current exhibition “Edward Stott: Master of Colour and […]
All Too Human
All Too Human Bacon, Freud & a Century of Painting Life Val with Paula Rego pastel Val poised between Cecily Brown and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye At Tate Britain A really fabulous show – not to be missed – Despite some niggles! to Aug 27 2018 As with most exhibitions we can always highlight obvious ommissions and […]
Japonisme at Giverny
Japonisme Exhibition, Giverny William Merritt Chase – A comfortable Corner Eizan – Beauties Musée des L’Impressionismes, Giverny Exhibition on until July 15, 2018 A gem of a gallery and a must visit if in the area. On our way back from a very wet Easter break in the Perche region of the Orne in […]