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lion watercolour painting
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How to paint an expressive lion in watercolour

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…

By Sharon Brookes, 1 month9 April 2025 ago
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How to paint a sailing boat at sea in watercolour, step-by-step.

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…

By Sharon Brookes, 2 months13 March 2025 ago
beginners watercolour techniques

Beginner’s Watercolour Workshop – July

July Beginner’s Watercolour Workshop – Event Details Overview: During this July beginner’s watercolour workshop, you will learn how to work with increasing confidence and proficiently in watercolour paintings. You will be expertly guided in different watercolour techniques in order to develop your skills. Furthermore, you will have plenty of opportunity Read more…

By Sharon Brookes, 8 months3 September 2024 ago
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How to use pen and wash technique

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…

By Sharon Brookes, 2 years28 February 2023 ago
exhibitions

Herefordshire Art Week 2022

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 range of different art forms such as: watercolour, photography and Read more…

By Sharon Brookes, 3 years11 September 2022 ago
Retreat Packages

Retreats for creatives now available in the Wye Valley.

We are excited to announce the launch of our new website filled with the latest information about our 2022 retreat packages. We are delighted to be able to offer a new range of creative retreats including art retreats, photography retreats and mindfulness retreats. Please do check them out on our Read more…

By Sharon Brookes, 3 years1 February 2022 ago
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