Have you ever looked at an old family photograph or a cherished memento and felt a rush of warmth and nostalgia? These tangible items hold immense power, acting as anchors to our past and the people we care for and love. But…
DON’T FORGET TO DIVE INTO THE TOOLBOX “The family of resist paint techniques is a fantastic way to expand your artistic creativity. Essentially, resist techniques involve defining areas that “resisted” the subsequent application of colour. Think of the resist coat…
Drip, splatter and spray it Art in the Bay student, Caroline Hutchinson, used tooth brush splatter for her wavers in this dynamic sea scape. Splattering, another technique for the toolbox, is an art technique where paint is applied to the…
Impasto – Italian painting technique Janine Shapiro, an Art in the Bay student, used a palette knife and thick Impasto to achieve this fabulous painting. IMPASTO is the next in my toolbox of techniques. Impasto is a painting technique where…
Another exciting ‘toolbox’ technique Art in the Bay student – Leslie Mackie – using masking in the beginning stages of her painting. One of the most exciting tools to add to your ‘toolbox of techniques’ is masking! Masking involves using materials…
The fourth to the toolbox Art in the Bay student, Kari Wilmot, successfully sponged the mountain in her painting of Fish Hoek. Dive into the wonderful world of sponging, the fourth in my tool box of techniques. This is a…
The coolest toolbox of techniques. PAINTING BY AN ART IN THE BAY STUDENT: Jen Wessels stippled the trees and mountains with many layers of tiny dots in a variety of colours. Looking to transform your artwork with a fascinating new…
Another in the toolbox of cool techniques. Painting by Ros Morgenrood (Art in the Bay student) Are you ready to add a second skill to your toolbox? SCUMBLING: Meet the technique that’s about to become your new best friend in your…
Layer, layer & Layer This is the first in my “Toolbox of Techniques.” GLAZING: One of the ways to create amazing effects is to glaze. Thin glazes involve applying a transparent layer of paint over a dried layer to create…
One bold brushstroke at a time Still painting into his 80s, Hockney is one of the most influential British artists of the 20th Century. I just love his use of colour. Hockney describes making pictures as his job, something he…