It’s 00:36 and I’ve got a glass of white wine and am watching the UK election. I always find it funny when there’s just hours of speculation, and then at the end it’s almost like there isn’t enough time to discuss the result fully. I absolutely love election night. I love voting, I love chattingContinueContinue reading “Election Night”
Author Archives: Julia
Birthday Watercolours
The birthday of my colleagues fall only 3 days apart, so to celebrate both of their birthdays I painted these for them: Both are specific to each of the women. I know they’re twee and a bit rushed, but it’s all good practice. Doing the lettering was scary, but I’m pleased overall with how itContinueContinue reading “Birthday Watercolours”
Watercolour Norway Scene
I’m in this lovely position of having started so many projects, that I have more art work than posts. So, I thought I’d update on here with what I worked on yesterday after work. I had no white acrylic, and no linseed oil, so it was a turn for watercolours. They’re so difficult! How onContinueContinue reading “Watercolour Norway Scene”
Acrylic Study #2
Another beautiful day. When I got home I found an hour in the evening to spend on this painting. I’m happier with the trees in the background. I still really want to create realstic images, but I know I’ve got a way to go. Still, all progress is good! Some thoughts this time round: IContinueContinue reading “Acrylic Study #2”
Acrylic Study
This weather is gorgeous! I could paint outside and didn’t have to worry about my easel blowing over! When The Big Painting Challenge was on, I felt very motivated to start practising drawing exactly what’s in front of me. I found that I was making excuses for not working because I didn’t have an interestingContinueContinue reading “Acrylic Study”
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