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Overhauling the Windvane
The Cap Horn windvane has 39,000 nautical miles on it and on the last two days of a heavy NW just off Bamfield, the quadrant let go
How to Paint a Sunset in Watercolour
Learn how to layer colours, create interesting neutrals and create a watercolour sunset that sings
Two free classes- Sunsets and Plein Air!
Join me and Opus Art Supplies for two free classes in June!
Tutorial- How to Varnish a Watercolour Painting and Mount on a Wood Panel
How to varnish art on paper and mount on wooden panels- an archival guide to going frame-free
Art at the Delta Ocean Pointe
It’s wonderful to view art in real life- and I’m delighted to share some of my paintings at the Delta Ocean Pointe in Victoria for the month of April!
Painting A Winter Seascape In Watercolour
How to paint a winter seascape with snowy trees and mountains
Go Big or Go Home? The Challenges (and Rewards) of Painting Large
I’ve been working on some larger watercolour paintings for commissions and my recent series. Scaling up my art comes with challenges- and rewards! Here’s what painting big has taught me…
How To Paint Movement In Water Using Watercolour
Learn how to add movement to your watercolour seas with this video tutorial
Sketchbooks and Sandbanks- Adventures in Tofino
Exploring the beaches of Pacific Rim National Park and navigating the tricky channels around Tofino
Art Gone Wild In Ucluelet
Sketching marine life in the Ucluelet Aquarium and revisiting the Wild Pacific Trail
Finding Creative Flow in the Broken Group
Finding creative rhythm in Vancouver Island’s Broken Group
Encounters With Orca
Watercolour inspiration from a pod of Vancouver Island’s killer whales
Fitting art into a busy life
Would you love to start a sketching habit but struggle to find the time?
Sketching with Derwent Graphitint Pencils
Derwent Graphitint pencils are water soluble colours. I took them out for a sea trial- here’s my review of how they did in my sketchbook!
Sketching on the Move in the Gulf Islands
Fast and fun! How I create a page in my travel sketch book when we’re out on the water.
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