17 things to do at Hat Head
I see lists like this for Sydney, or Amsterdam, or other important (“important”) places. Each of us has our own list of important places and the things we do. This is mine.
The Painting-a-Day Holiday Challenge
As self-motivated creatives we are in charge of our own learning. We choose classes with particular teachers, or buy particular magazines, or follow particular art-influencers on the socials. We decide how many hours we work, and we can also, deliberately, set ourselves learning projects as if we were our own teacher. In reality we…
Every time I draw, I learn more about drawing
I’ll just leave this here…
What Makes Good Art
I have a secret for you. There is no such thing as “good” art. There’s only art that is good for you. Today.And the art that is good for you today, may not suit tomorrow. In the 30 something years I’ve spent as a full-time artist, I’ve had opportunities to write and speak about many…
Drawing wins Prize
My long term friends and followers know of my commitment to supporting the Aspects Art Show attached to the Goondiwindi P&A Show, held each May. This year I had no major works to send – 2020 being as it was. Instead I decided to send what I had been working on. A piece from my…
Painting in the Dark
Full Moon Art Retreat About twice a year, on a weekend when the moon is full, I run a three-day art retreat on a sheep station just west of Tenterfield. We use the shearing shed as a studio, sleep and eat in the shearers’ quarters, and go out into the field to paint and draw….
Why Variety adds Spice
They say that getting out of one’s comfort zone is “good for you”. I say that Variety – yes, capital letter there for emphasis – in whatever form, is the spice of life.
How to Draw
I have a challenge for you All the blogs I’ve written for you have skirted around the main thing I do each day. I paint and draw for a living. We’ve spoken about creativity in all things – from fine art all the way through to flower arranging, baking, whittling, embroidering, photography and others. You…
On Creativity
Creativity isn’t just making art. It’s a way of living that encompasses all parts of a person’s life. Including their art practice.