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A quiet corner of the studio. Stories from the dark, tips for your walls, and a deeper look into the world of high-contrast acrylic art.
Welcome to the blog. This is where I share the stories behind the paintings, the choices that shape each painting, and the practical advice I’ve gathered from thirty years of designing and painting.
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Why I Leave So Much of My Paintings in the Dark
Why I Leave So Much of My Paintings in the Dark Negative space, a white pencil, and knowing when enough is enough. If you’ve looked…
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Why I Leave So Much of My Paintings in the Dark
Why I Leave So Much of My Paintings in the Dark Negative…
The Painting Was Better Ten Minutes Ago
The Painting Was Better Ten Minutes Ago On leaving things out, painting…
Apparently There’s a Name for All This Darkness
Apparently There’s a Name for All This Darkness Tenebrism, Caravaggio, and discovering…
I Start in the Dark and See Where the Light Takes Me
I Start in the Dark and See Where the Light Takes Me…
How Long Does a Painting Take? Until I Decide It’s Finished.
How Long Does a Painting Take? Until I Decide It’s Finished. Some…
Black and White Art Goes With Everything. Including Your Personality.
Black and White Art Goes With Everything. Including Your Personality. Colourful, quiet,…
A Bright Room, a Dark Painting, and No Special Rules.
A Bright Room, a Dark Painting, and No Special Rules. Where to…
Original Painting or Print? What’s the Difference?
Original Painting or Print? What’s the Difference? Two ways to live with…
How to Care for an Acrylic Painting on Paper
How to Care for an Acrylic Painting on Paper A few simple…
How I Paint With Light and Shadow
How I Paint With Light and Shadow Four paintings, one black starting…