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Painting the Emotional Language of Nature – Paula Barrantes

Painting the Emotional Language of Nature – Pau...

From the lush gardens of Costa Rica to the quiet greens of Vancouver, Paula Barrantes’ watercolour practice is rooted in adaptation, reflection, and identity.

Painting the Emotional Language of Nature – Pau...

From the lush gardens of Costa Rica to the quiet greens of Vancouver, Paula Barrantes’ watercolour practice is rooted in adaptation, reflection, and identity.

Painting Layers, Lines & Tape: Meghan Hildebrand

Painting Layers, Lines & Tape: Meghan Hildebran...

Bold colours, layered meanings, and unexpected materials—welcome to the world of Meghan Hildebrand. In this video, Meghan takes us inside her intuitive painting process, where painter’s tape becomes a tool...

Painting Layers, Lines & Tape: Meghan Hildebran...

Bold colours, layered meanings, and unexpected materials—welcome to the world of Meghan Hildebrand. In this video, Meghan takes us inside her intuitive painting process, where painter’s tape becomes a tool...

How to Create Impactful Art with Fewer Colours: Laura Bifano

How to Create Impactful Art with Fewer Colours:...

Step into the imaginative world of Laura Bifano, an artist creating detailed, atmospheric landscapes using only a flat brush and a limited palette.

How to Create Impactful Art with Fewer Colours:...

Step into the imaginative world of Laura Bifano, an artist creating detailed, atmospheric landscapes using only a flat brush and a limited palette.

Watercolour as Wild and Unpredictable as Nature – Elena Markelova

Watercolour as Wild and Unpredictable as Nature...

Discover the untamed beauty of watercolour painting with artist Elena Markelova, known for her vibrant wildlife and nature-inspired works.

Watercolour as Wild and Unpredictable as Nature...

Discover the untamed beauty of watercolour painting with artist Elena Markelova, known for her vibrant wildlife and nature-inspired works.

A painting of brightly coloured yellow and orange leaved Aspen trees against a blue sky background using high key colours - by Mike Svob

The Values of Colour with artist Mike Svob

BC painter and master colourist Mike Svob discusses how he chooses colours for any subject based on the composition’s light and dark values and on personal preference, not on what...

The Values of Colour with artist Mike Svob

BC painter and master colourist Mike Svob discusses how he chooses colours for any subject based on the composition’s light and dark values and on personal preference, not on what...

Poster using detail of "Mood Collector" by Steve Chmilar

Steve Chmilar is Painting Light in Oils

In our theme "Colour Expression," we're exploring colour as a powerful tool for self-discovery and emotional connection. This month, we explore how artists use colour to convey meaning, create impact,...

Steve Chmilar is Painting Light in Oils

In our theme "Colour Expression," we're exploring colour as a powerful tool for self-discovery and emotional connection. This month, we explore how artists use colour to convey meaning, create impact,...