Inspiration The beauty of the etching process is multifaceted. Firstly, the technique enables an artist to extend their ideas in to a different direction. In addition, the process is experimental ensuring that a creative approach is achieved. However, the etching 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 fully understood. In this blog, I will be looking at how 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…
Each year, St. Michael’s Hospice in Hereford invite artists to submit an artwork of postcard size to be auctioned off for charity. I have just submitted my entry for Postcards from Life which features a view from my studio window Read more…
To celebrate the launch of Backbury House Retreats, we will be opening our studios and taking part in Herefordshire Art Week 3-11 Sept. Flyers will be distributed shortly, but in the meantime here is a sneaky peak on what has Read more…