Do you require a creative boost? It is common to experience periods of stagnation or uncertainty regarding one’s creative abilities. Alternatively, you may wish to explore new methods for utilising art materials. This Know-How post offers strategies and techniques designed to support and enhance your creative development. So, where do Read more
Learn how to paint an expressive lion image in watercolour in this step-by-step guide. It’s easy when you know how! The lion reference image For this watercolour painting, I found this lovely image of a lion on pixabay.com. I would also recommend Unsplash.com for suitable lion images to use. Pixabay Read more
Being Inspired to paint In searching for images to paint in watercolour, I came across this beautiful photo. The image is of a sailboat that can be hired on getmyboat.com I chose this image as I was struck by the beautiful blue hues and light rays hitting the water. In Read more
If you are interested in developing your watercolour technique and achieve quality results, then please read on! The Task In this guide, I will offer guidance, step-by-step on how to create an expressive watercolour painting using simple drawing and painting techniques, as illustrated here. In this painting, layered watercolour washes Read more
Inspiration The beauty of the etching process is multifaceted. Firstly, the technique enables an artist to extend their ideas into a different direction. In addition, the process is experimental ensuring that a creative approach is achieved. However, the etching process is little understood. In this How-To Post, the process will Read more
Nature journals are documents that usually contain both illustrations and text and are inspired by the natural world. They may contain scientific information on species, or more simply, just contain personal observations. Fundamentally, they offer a way to understand the world in which we live. The term journal implies that Read more
Sometimes when painting with watercolour, it can be frustrating to capture fine detail, even when using the finest of paintbrushes. However, by using the pen and wash technique, it is possible to combine detailed drawing with expressive watercolour washes. Architectural Drawings Traditionally, pen and wash was used by architects in Read more
With the right perspective, your artwork can be taken to the next level. However, perspective in art is often a subject that causes some difficulty as it is not always fully understood. In this blog, I will be looking at how to effectively apply linear and aerial perspective with simple Read more
New Year’s Eve always brings to mind new beginnings, hopes and aspirations for the upcoming year. My New Year’s resolution for 2023 is to create a monthly challenge page on the website: https://bhretreats.co.uk/daily-challenge/ On this page, I plan to post an image that I have either drawn, painted or photographed Read more
I have always loved seeing the excitement that develops in a person who is learning a skill or technique and is beginning to grasp it. The excitement of learning about something new can be evident in all sorts of ways from the subtle smiles or occasional vocal outbursts, to the Read more