When Mr Hedges cannot make the Christmas tree look as festive as he would wish, help is at hand. A Very Berry Christmas is a delightful tale of friendship and kindness, with beautfiul illustrations by Rob Dudley.
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Join me for a relaxed afternoon sketching in Lukesland Gardens.
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Rob’s metamorphosis from watercolourist to oil painting during the pandemic has given rise to some beautiful images…
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If you have ever stood in front of a beautiful landscape wanting to painting it, but also wanting some help, Art Outdoors could be the answer .
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Isn’t it great when Amazon recommends you a book you might be interested in!
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What can I say? Having shared the build with you from Day 1 I then went very quiet, leaving you wondering whether it was ever finished…
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We’ve been busy during lockdown adding content to our website that we hope you will find inspiring. The latest addition is a step-by-step of this painting of a bluebell woods, which I thought would be a good place to start.
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It seems I have little patience when it comes to waiting for plaster to dry in cold wet weather. "And then...nothing happened." doesn't do it for me. The cause of the delay also helped relieve the frustration. Finally we are 'in the pink' and things are on the move again.
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My disbelief that the studio would ever actually happen is fading. I'm beginning to think about the furnishings; ideas for big sinks in small spaces will be gratefully recieved!!
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New Shop on Moor to Sea Arts website! The long awaited shop is here! Please take a look...
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It felt like not a lot happened last week, but, cement dust, goldfish and a lovely locking door later...
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ART TIP
I'm easily confused these days. Going cross eyed drawing up an image of a clump of flowers I lost track of which was a stem, which a leaf . So I found a solution...
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I could have posted this picture on Day 1, but frankly I've been in a state of shock. The British workmen arrived, on time. Knowing how to keep British workmen happy I offered tea. 'Yes please love, that'll be 2 teas, 2 coffees, 2 sugars in each. Thank you." I made the drinks and took them in to the garden, to see the base already laid. They erected the rest of the shed, topped it off and then drank the tea and coffee. It was still warm enough. Unbelievable! There was frost on the ground and they were smiling.
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I've always been fascinated by other artist's studios, and can't resist getting a chance to have a look around one. For those of you with a similar mindset I have decided to share the story as my new studio comes into being.
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I'm off to Spain! Heidi at Art Safari booked my flights today! I remember siting in blazing hot sunshine last year, sketching this delightful little hut..
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