Custom black

Most artists have their favourite custom black mix. I have two custom mixes. One is Burnt Umber and Ultramarine blue. This black can be mixed as a cool black (with the addition of more Ultramarine blue) or a warmer black (with more Burnt umber). When mixed with white it gives you an amazing selection of…

In honour of Spring

They are named “mock-orange” in reference to their flowers, which look somewhat similar to those of oranges and lemons at first glance, and smell of orange flowers and jasmine. They tend to like colder climates so I have to rely on photos of my Mom’s garden, arrangements of mock orange blossoms and childhood memories to conjour…

Our Studio Monster

A box of supplies arrived yesterday and I had a helper who was only too keen to assist with the unpacking and ransacking of the packaging….