I spotted these lovely animals having a well earned rest in the shade and was immediately inspired by the contrast of the light donkey against
Harbours are always full of potential subjects, from boats, reflections and buildings, to quayside clutter and activity. In this example, I liked the way the
I was inspired by this view of the River Usk, including distant hills, foliage, water, reflections and the attractive architectural feature of a stone bridge.
The vibrant colours and bold simple shapes of these Tulips, brightly lit by the spring sunshine and set against a dark background caught my eye
Animals add a sense of scale and movement to a landscape scene and the light tones of these sheep, seen against the morning light, dark
I struck lucky with this subject, catching the sailing club just as they were getting ready to go out on the water. The strong pattern
Watercolour is perfect for capturing the effects of wet surfaces and reflections, especially roads and pavements on a rainy day. This is a view I
Snow scenes are great subjects to explore using oils and this view had everything I enjoy painting in a winter landscape. The dark river set
If you are new to watercolour or just getting back into it after some time out, understanding how to mix the colour you want is
This simple landscape, featuring a distant hill, meadows and foreground hedges and trees, is a great subject to practise using just 3 colours. The Raw
Paul Weaver takes us through his process for capturing a spring landscape with shadows from the early morning sunshine using acrylic paint.
River scenes always deliver a great choice of subjects and on this occasion, I was inspired by the contrast of bright sunlight, dark foliage and