Art Inspiration

In today’s evolving work environment, the home office has become more than just a trend; it’s necessary for many….

In this article, I give you an overview of how to start plein air painting and how it differs from traditional studio painting. I also take you through some basic supplies you need to get started and tips for making your first line of plein air paintings successful.

Have you ever stood in awe of a beautiful landscape painting and wished you could capture its essence on canvas? I know I have, and seeing a beautiful landscape painting and being outside in nature has inspired me to paint landscapes.

In this blog post, I will unveil 37 invaluable tips that will transform you from a novice to a maestro in the art of landscape painting. The tips in this article are suitable for oil painting and acrylic painting.

Are you feeling stuck, unmotivated, or uninspired in your painting? These inspiring painting ideas will help you break through…

In this blog post I have had the honour of interviewing Ben Haggett who makes pochade box easels through his company Alla Prima Pochade. Ben Haggett is a woodworker and plein air painter and he operates from his home in Missoula in Montana, USA. As a plein air painter myself I personally have been using one of Ben’s pochade boxes for the last few years.

I have always loved landscape art and even as a child when I used to draw and paint all the time, it has always been my favourite subject to paint. As a traditional realism landscape artist and plein air painter I am drawn to colourful, vibrant but natural looking landscape paintings and many of my inspirations come from historical painters, particularly from the 19th century.

In this blog post I have compiled a list and examples of ten of my favourite historical painters which really inspire me and have influenced my own art works. I hope these historical painters give you lots of inspiration you too.