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Candle Holder – Alla Prima – Still Life – Oil Painting

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Finding the time to experiment… So as a result of the current lockdown measures here in the UK I have been afforded a rare luxury within my artwork; time. Time to experiment and play about with ideas and techniques; time to learn from life studies and master studies; time to reflect on the work I’veContinueContinue reading “Candle Holder – Alla Prima – Still Life – Oil Painting”

“Keep Doing This In Remembrance Of Me.” – Luke 22:19,20 – Still Life Alla Prima Oil Painting

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During the past few weeks of the UK lockdown, amongst delving into a new series of artworks I have spent a decent amount of time doing alla prima painting sessions and I’ve set up a few still life pieces to paint. It’s been nice to have the freedom of time to paint for the sakeContinueContinue reading ““Keep Doing This In Remembrance Of Me.” – Luke 22:19,20 – Still Life Alla Prima Oil Painting”

‘Travelling Boots’ – Still Life Alla Prima Oil Painting Sketch

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“It is looking at things for a long time that ripens you and gives you a deeper meaning.” – Vincent van Gogh It seems appropriate to start this post with a quote from the post-impressionist master himself, as it was watching the recent biographical drama about the latter years of his life ‘At Eternity’s Gate’ContinueContinue reading “‘Travelling Boots’ – Still Life Alla Prima Oil Painting Sketch”