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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Read more…
We are delighted to announce that, by popular demand, we have introduced an art club here at Backbury House Retreats. I have discovered so many talented people who live within the locality including photographers, painters, sculptures and those that just Read more…
We have been delighted to welcome so many enthusiastic visitors to our open studio event as part of Herefordshire Art Week. We have had wonderful feedback from admiring art lovers about our exhibition of local artist’s work which features a Read more…