Merlin The Art Studio Ragdoll Cat
This is Merlin, our 5 year old Ragdoll cat. He mostly likes cuddles, walks, eating and sitting in unlikely places. […]
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Photographing Foxes In The UK
Foxes are my favourite British animal, so much so, I built a dedicated fox watching hide at the back of
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Red Kite Painting Commission
My latest commission, finished for Christmas 2024. A large red kite painting inspired by Wales’ national bird. Painted for a
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New Skokholm Island Bird Paintings
I had the pleasure of being invited back to Skokholm Island Bird Observatory, off the coast of Pembrokeshire, this year
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Skokholm Island Bird Observatory Paintings
As is the tradition on Skokholm Island, where I spent 7 wonderful days last week (May 2022), the finder of
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How To Stop Your Oil Paint Drying Out On Your Palette
Good oil paint is expensive, and the last thing you want to do is waste it because it dries out
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How To Get All The Paint Out Of A Tube Of Paint
Whether you paint with oils, acrylics or watercolours, having to leave that last bit of good paint in the tube
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Oil Painting Videos, Painting Outdoors In Wales
Filmed on my painting adventures, short plein air pochade box painting videos – Visit my Youtube channel to subscribe and watch more
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How To Get A Dent Out Of A Painting Canvas
No matter how careful you are you’re probably going to hit or knock your canvases at some point and get
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Stiwdio 3 Art Exhibition | Cardigan
This exhibition at Stiwdio 3 Gallery was by a group of local artists who form the Cardigan Art Society, including
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Berghaus: Outdoor Clothing & Equipment Artwork
I was recently commissioned by the outdoor clothing company Berghaus to produce some original artwork for their 2018/2019 #timetogetout advertising
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How To Repair A Damaged Or Ripped Canvas Painting
No matter how careful we are with our artwork, canvas paintings can get damaged. Some of the most famous paintings
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6 Tips That Will Save You Money When You Frame Your Paintings
One of the biggest costs when exhibiting your artwork is the cost of the framing. High quality professionally made frames,
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How To Protect Your Carpet/Floor When You’re Painting
When I moved into my home in 2008 I decided one of the bedrooms was going to be my art
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The Importance of Life Drawing | Guest Post by Artist Bern Ross
Life Line The new art student walks into the college studio and is confronted with a naked person. Here is
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How To Varnish A Painting
Let me start by saying, there is no actual need to varnish a completed oil painting if you don’t want to. Oil
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How To Paint With Acrylics, Starting Out | Guest Post by Artist Karen Berisford
Looking to start out with acrylic paints and not sure what you need or where to start? This article offers
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The Painting Glass Is ALWAYS Half Full | Guest Post by Artist Ian Holtedahl-Finlay
Last night I had arranged to give my daughter’s best friend some tuition. She’s crazy-keen on art and had been
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3 Youtube Painting Videos Every Artist Should Watch
Over the last 10 years Youtube has become increasingly popular worldwide, and is now the second largest search engine, after
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Why Is Northern Light Best For Artists?
In the northern hemisphere, northern light is said to be the best light in which to create art, and this
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How To Make Your Own Painting Video
Instead of painting today, I spent the morning trying out some new software called Youtube Movie Maker. This is FREE
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Fox Painting, Step by Step Demo
Inspired by a family of foxes I’ve been watching playing and feeding in the field behind my house here in
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Outdoor Painting in Wales (Plein Air)
There’s nothing quite like painting outdoors, immersed in nature with the sun of your face as you paint. It’s a
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20 MORE Funny Art Quotes, Cartoons and Memes
Do you know, laughter is widely considered good for you and boasts a range of physical, mental, and social benefits.
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Barn Owl Painting
Barn owls aren’t as widespread in the UK as they once were, diminishing suitable hunting habitat as a result of modern
Kingfisher Painting in Oils
Kingfishers are mesmerising little birds, usually only seen flying past at break-neck speed. Our local wildlife centre here in Cilgerran in west Wales
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New Zealand Art Exhibition – Xmas 2015
I’m thrilled to have some of my work on display in New Zealand at the Marlborough Art Society’s Members’ Holiday
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How To Post Prints & Paintings Safely
Cardboard postal tubes are great for posting anything that can be rolled, we’ve all seen them or have bought things that
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30 Funny Art Cartoons, Memes, Images and Art Quotes
We’ve all seen those art based funny images, memes, and info-graphics as we surf the internet. Some make us laugh,
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Stainless Steel Brush Washer – Why It’s The Best Brush Cleaner You Can Get
I bought a couple of Winsor & Newton brushes once, they cost me about five pounds each and I ruined
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How to Commission a Painting
Commissioning your own painting is easier than you think, and the term ‘commissioning’ simply means that you contact an artist
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Kingfisher Photographs & Video
Kingfishers ( Alcedo atthis ) are surely one of Britain’s most beautiful birds, and the Teifi valley here in west Wales
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Otter Watching in Wales , UK
As an artist I love painting wildlife, but you can’t beat just watching wildlife and being immersed in nature. I’m
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Pwerdy Powerhouse Llandysul – Summer Art Exhibition
This year the Pwerdy Powerhouse in Llandysul, Carmarthenshire is having it’s first large summer art exhibition, where over 100 local
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Cardigan Art Society Summer Exhibition
This year the Cardigan Art Society are holding their summer exhibition at the Mwldan theatre in Cardigan. It’s a amazing
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Why A Glass Palette Is The Best Palette You Can Get
The one thing I would recommend every artist use is a glass palette. You can buy one from a art
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Skomer Island Puffin Watching
Skomer Island’s reputation as a sea bird paradise is world renowned, and although I’ve lived in West Wales most of
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Elenydd Wilderness Hostels Painting Commission
I was recently commissioned by the Elenydd Wilderness Hostel Trust to paint ‘Ty’n Cornel’, one of their hostels high up
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Welsh Wildlife Centre | Art For Sale
I’m thrilled to now have a selection of my original artworks and fine art prints permanently on display and for
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Pendre Art Gallery in Cardigan
I’m thrilled to now have my work exhibited at the Pendre Art Gallery in Cardigan. Situated at the top of
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Puffin Painting in Oils, Stage by Stage.
We recently took a boat trip to wonderful Skomer Island, an island off the coast of Pembrokeshire, here in west
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How To Photograph Your Artwork And Get Professional Results
With all the advanced camera equipment around today you’d think taking high quality photographs of your paintings would be an
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How To Use A Pochade Box, And Where To Get One
What is a pochade box? Unless you paint, you’ve probably never heard of one, but the term ‘Pochade’ is derived
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Why You Need To Keep Your Art Studio Tidy
Working in a messy, dirty, cluttered art studio might feel a bit ‘arty’, but if you’re trying to run a
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How To Transfer A Photograph To Your Canvas or Paper For Painting
So you’ve just taken the most amazing photograph of a Tiger at the zoo and you would quite like to
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10 Great Tips That’ll Help You Get Your Art Accepted Into A Gallery
Getting your artwork on display to the public for the first time can seem very daunting, and the thought of
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How To Start Painting With Oils – 3 Things You Need
Like most other professions, hobbies or pastimes, oil painting comes with a overwhelming array of extra equipment, accessories and latest
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How To Paint Loose Paintings.
Hi Everyone, and a warm welcome to my painting blog. You may have gathered from elsewhere on my website, that I
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