As it's the end of year and this seems to be the trend. Thank you for all the likes and comments and follows this year. Next year will be even bigger. #best9of2016 #2016bestnine #art #artist #instaart #inspiration #leapinggazelleart

As it's the end of year and this seems to be the trend. Thank you for all the likes and comments and follows this year. Next year will be even bigger. #best9of2016 #2016bestnine #art #artist #instaart #inspiration #leapinggazelleart
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First painting of the year against the last painting of the year (probably). Different styles but colours are definitely getting bolder. #art #painting #instaart #artist #colours

First painting of the year against the last painting of the year (probably). Different styles but colours are definitely getting bolder. #art #painting #instaart #artist #colours
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Amazing day in Liverpool with my old housemate and his family yesterday. Seeing the giant arch makes me want to get back on the wheel and throw more terracotta. Random eh? #art #pottery #terracotta #clay #artist #inspiration #instaart #liverpool

Amazing day in Liverpool with my old housemate and his family yesterday. Seeing the giant arch makes me want to get back on the wheel and throw more terracotta. Random eh? #art #pottery #terracotta #clay #artist #inspiration #instaart #liverpool
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The problem with impasto oil painting is they take so bloody long to dry. #painting #artist #oilpainting #textureisking #leapinggazelleart #inspiration #instaart

The problem with impasto oil painting is they take so bloody long to dry. #painting #artist #oilpainting #textureisking #leapinggazelleart #inspiration #instaart
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I don't normally do photography other than to take pictures of my art. Went down the local churchyard with my mum today. Couldn't resist snapping this and tweaking it. Think I did a decent job. #art #photography #grave #cold #church #edit #instaart #inspiration

I don't normally do photography other than to take pictures of my art. Went down the local churchyard with my mum today. Couldn't resist snapping this and tweaking it. Think I did a decent job. #art #photography #grave #cold #church #edit #instaart #inspiration
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Quick throw back to a pen and ink drawing from a while ago that I saw in my parents spare room. #surrealism #art #ink #drawing #instaart #inspiration #leapinggazelleart

Quick throw back to a pen and ink drawing from a while ago that I saw in my parents spare room. #surrealism #art #ink #drawing #instaart #inspiration #leapinggazelleart
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Bargains to be had. Next project ahoy! #art #artist #painting #canvas

Bargains to be had. Next project ahoy! #art #artist #painting #canvas
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The problem with acrylics is that sometimes the colours can fade and darken as they dry. Here is one I painted for my dad a while ago. It still found its way on a wall at their house! 'Father and son' acrylic on canvas. #leapinggazelleart #acrylicpainting #artist #painting #instaart #inspiration #abstractart #abstract

The problem with acrylics is that sometimes the colours can fade and darken as they dry. Here is one I painted for my dad a while ago. It still found its way on a wall at their house! 'Father and son' acrylic on canvas. #leapinggazelleart #acrylicpainting #artist #painting #instaart #inspiration #abstractart #abstract
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Texture is king. #texture #artist #abstractart #oilpainting #instaart #inspiration

Texture is king. #texture #artist #abstractart #oilpainting #instaart #inspiration
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To celebrate Christmas here's a picture I painted with my mum in the summer. After all Christmas is about family and loved ones regardless of your religious leanings. #christmas #family #abstractart #painting #acrylicpainting #mum #colours #texture #leapinggazelleart

To celebrate Christmas here's a picture I painted with my mum in the summer. After all Christmas is about family and loved ones regardless of your religious leanings. #christmas #family #abstractart #painting #acrylicpainting #mum #colours #texture #leapinggazelleart
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Changes may only be slight but this feels much better so is finished. @pointedfirs kinda stuck and @pwadey1006 kinda twisted. #art #oilpainting #abstractart #colours #paletteknife #inspiration #instaart

Changes may only be slight but this feels much better so is finished. @pointedfirs kinda stuck and @pwadey1006 kinda twisted. #art #oilpainting #abstractart #colours #paletteknife #inspiration #instaart
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Sister and brother in law have seen this and like it. I initially planned to do some more to it but if they like it... Still what do people think? Stick or twist? #commission #paletteknife #painting #art #artist #inspiration #colours #texture #instaart

Sister and brother in law have seen this and like it. I initially planned to do some more to it but if they like it... Still what do people think? Stick or twist? #commission #paletteknife #painting #art #artist #inspiration #colours #texture #instaart
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Sneak peak of a commission for my sister's new house. #oilpainting #paletteknife #colours #art #abstractart #artist #inspiration #instaart

Sneak peak of a commission for my sister's new house. #oilpainting #paletteknife #colours #art #abstractart #artist #inspiration #instaart
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Just seen this at my sister's house. Painted this a while ago during my first attempts at using oils. #art #artist #landscape #oilpainting #paletteknife #instaart #inspiration

Just seen this at my sister's house. Painted this a while ago during my first attempts at using oils. #art #artist #landscape #oilpainting #paletteknife #instaart #inspiration
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Picking highlights from today's trip is so very hard but here goes... No I'm not going to name them all, but I do have all the names! #museum #art #research #artist #inspiration

Picking highlights from today's trip is so very hard but here goes... No I'm not going to name them all, but I do have all the names! #museum #art #research #artist #inspiration
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Posing with my bro Lord Ganesha. Awesome day @birmingham_mag . Some unexpected gems in their collection, learnt a lot and had a very good time. Excuse the selfie couldn't resist! If you don't know 'Ganesha is widely revered as the remover of obstacles,[9] the patron of arts and sciences and the deva of intellect and wisdom.[10] ' (copied it so I didn't make a mistake!) Which makes him perfect as my bro. Providing that isn't offensive! I also like that he is often shown dancing, which as a leaping gazelle myself I approve of. #ganesha #statue #selfie #holiday #christmas #art #artist #bro

Posing with my bro Lord Ganesha. Awesome day @birmingham_mag . Some unexpected gems in their collection, learnt a lot and had a very good time. Excuse the selfie couldn't resist! If you don't know 'Ganesha is widely revered as the remover of obstacles,[9] the patron of arts and sciences and the deva of intellect and wisdom.[10] ' (copied it so I didn't make a mistake!) Which makes him perfect as my bro. Providing that isn't offensive! I also like that he is often shown dancing, which as a leaping gazelle myself I approve of. #ganesha #statue #selfie #holiday #christmas #art #artist #bro
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My dad likes this so I'm happy it's good. #abstractart #oilpainting #art #artist #inspiration #instaart #dad #holiday

My dad likes this so I'm happy it's good. #abstractart #oilpainting #art #artist #inspiration #instaart #dad #holiday
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Playing around with abstract images today. #abstractart #oilpainting #art #artist #instaart #inspiration #holiday

Playing around with abstract images today. #abstractart #oilpainting #art #artist #instaart #inspiration #holiday
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Bought an oil painting pad and spent the afternoon practicing trees and oils. Trying to keep everything bold and bright. #practice #painting #oils #art #artist #instaart #trees

Bought an oil painting pad and spent the afternoon practicing trees and oils. Trying to keep everything bold and bright. #practice #painting #oils #art #artist #instaart #trees
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Roar! Time to drive home to see family. #christmas #holiday

Roar! Time to drive home to see family. #christmas #holiday
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An excellent day of food and culture with @thisartofmineuk . Thanks too @national_gallery and @royalacademyarts for amazing exhibits. Merry Christmas everyone this week may not see much posting...

An excellent day of food and culture with @thisartofmineuk . Thanks too @national_gallery and @royalacademyarts for amazing exhibits. Merry Christmas everyone this week may not see much posting...
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Finally here with @thisartofmineuk ! @royalacademyarts

Finally here with @thisartofmineuk ! @royalacademyarts
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Tree in the Twilight has dried. I may do a few more like this. Really enjoyed painting it and am very pleased with the final effect. #texture #artistic_unity_ #expressionism #artist #artistic #flaming_abstracts #technique #colors #inspiration #art #painting #artwork #creative #instaart #love #artisforall #acrylicpainting #trees #atmosphere

Tree in the Twilight has dried. I may do a few more like this. Really enjoyed painting it and am very pleased with the final effect. #texture #artistic_unity_ #expressionism #artist #artistic #flaming_abstracts #technique #colors #inspiration #art #painting #artwork #creative #instaart #love #artisforall #acrylicpainting #trees #atmosphere
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Close up of today's painting. #texture #artistic_unity_ #expressionism #artist #artistic #flaming_abstracts #technique #colors #inspiration #art #painting #artwork #creative #instaart #love #artisforall #acrylicpainting #trees #atmosphere

Close up of today's painting. #texture #artistic_unity_ #expressionism #artist #artistic #flaming_abstracts #technique #colors #inspiration #art #painting #artwork #creative #instaart #love #artisforall #acrylicpainting #trees #atmosphere
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Still drying but pretty pleased with this. The crackle paint didn't work as I'd hoped but loved painting the silhouette of the tree. I think it works well but would love to hear what people think. #texture #artistic_unity_ #expressionism #artist #artistic #flaming_abstracts #technique #colors #inspiration #art #painting #artwork #creative #instaart #love #artisforall #acrylicpainting #tree #moody

Still drying but pretty pleased with this. The crackle paint didn't work as I'd hoped but loved painting the silhouette of the tree. I think it works well but would love to hear what people think. #texture #artistic_unity_ #expressionism #artist #artistic #flaming_abstracts #technique #colors #inspiration #art #painting #artwork #creative #instaart #love #artisforall #acrylicpainting #tree #moody
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Evolution of a vase. Throwing, trimming and slip, firing. #pottery #ceramics #clay #artist #instaart

Evolution of a vase. Throwing, trimming and slip, firing. #pottery #ceramics #clay #artist #instaart
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A lot of people are harsh on acrylic as a medium seeing it as amateurish and simple. However I love the boldness colours and textures you get. While I appreciate that you can layer oils and get bold colours etc but for a painter who is impatient acrylics are often the best. For the record I do enjoy the relaxed nature of oils and the way you can blend colours. I just feel you can get the affect easier with acrylic. I also know your not meant to actually touch the paintings...

A lot of people are harsh on acrylic as a medium seeing it as amateurish and simple. However I love the boldness colours and textures you get. While I appreciate that you can layer oils and get bold colours etc but for a painter who is impatient acrylics are often the best. For the record I do enjoy the relaxed nature of oils and the way you can blend colours. I just feel you can get the affect easier with acrylic. I also know your not meant to actually touch the paintings...
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Things are out of the kiln and looking like pots! Which is exciting. #ceramics #pottery #clay #terracotta #artist #instaart

Things are out of the kiln and looking like pots! Which is exciting. #ceramics #pottery #clay #terracotta #artist #instaart
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Last day of term. Fixed grin, tired eyes.

Last day of term. Fixed grin, tired eyes.
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#tbt an older and repeatedly over painted piece. The figures in the foreground are basic but the landscape was the beginning of my heavily blended style. Even though this one looks very naive on the gallery wall it still has charm. Importantly though it's a good indicator of where I started to click with how I paint landscapes.

#tbt an older and repeatedly over painted piece. The figures in the foreground are basic but the landscape was the beginning of my heavily blended style. Even though this one looks very naive on the gallery wall it still has charm. Importantly though it's a good indicator of where I started to click with how I paint landscapes.
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A bit of a blast from the recent past. 'Angel on the rocks' this was one of the pallette knife figure paintings I did when I was experimenting with style. I also was trying to keep colours purer and less murky. There is an atmosphere to this I like. I especially like the way the sgraffito works to reveal the figure. Like seeing someone through mist or rain.

A bit of a blast from the recent past. 'Angel on the rocks' this was one of the pallette knife figure paintings I did when I was experimenting with style. I also was trying to keep colours purer and less murky. There is an atmosphere to this I like. I especially like the way the sgraffito works to reveal the figure. Like seeing someone through mist or rain.
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Never afraid to put my mark on something, even if it isn't very good. #ceramics #clay #pottery #learning #art #instaart #inspiration #artist

Never afraid to put my mark on something, even if it isn't very good. #ceramics #clay #pottery #learning #art #instaart #inspiration #artist
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Last few days have been full of ceramics and pottery. Have been working on this after my course to keep everything fresh. Am not ignoring painting. Have a new box of oils ready to go and a brain full of ideas. However end of term means the day job is taking over a bit. In between reports, mock marking and general end of term activities it's been a busy time and hard to fit extra curriculars in. Shall be back on the painting come the weekend! #christmas #teaching #holiday

Last few days have been full of ceramics and pottery. Have been working on this after my course to keep everything fresh. Am not ignoring painting. Have a new box of oils ready to go and a brain full of ideas. However end of term means the day job is taking over a bit. In between reports, mock marking and general end of term activities it's been a busy time and hard to fit extra curriculars in. Shall be back on the painting come the weekend! #christmas #teaching #holiday
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Tiny plant, tiny pot. #ceramics #pottery #plant #clay #art #artist #instaart

Tiny plant, tiny pot. #ceramics #pottery #plant #clay #art #artist #instaart
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@thisartofmineuk thinks I should make more ceramic sculptures for fish tanks. What do we think? #ceramics #sculpture #fish #pet #clay #pottery #art #artist #instaart

@thisartofmineuk thinks I should make more ceramic sculptures for fish tanks. What do we think? #ceramics #sculpture #fish #pet #clay #pottery #art #artist #instaart
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It's a vase! #ceramics #pottery #instaart #terracotta #clay

It's a vase! #ceramics #pottery #instaart #terracotta #clay
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Nailed the Christmas tree this year! #tree #christmas #festive

Nailed the Christmas tree this year! #tree #christmas #festive
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'everything must turn, turn, turn'. Tis very satisfying to trim and turn pots. #pottery #ceramics #clay #terracotta #artist #art #instaart

'everything must turn, turn, turn'. Tis very satisfying to trim and turn pots. #pottery #ceramics #clay #terracotta #artist #art #instaart
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I took this to a fayre. This didn't sell. I'm glad it didn't sell. This now hangs on my wall. I am a terrible commercial artist!

I took this to a fayre. This didn't sell. I'm glad it didn't sell. This now hangs on my wall. I am a terrible commercial artist!
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Still not 100% but huge strides made. One on the right still has to be turned and fired but moving in the right direction. I think I may try to keep being wonky with my pottery though. Perfection is for machines! #pottery #ceramics #throwing #clay #art #artist #instaart

Still not 100% but huge strides made. One on the right still has to be turned and fired but moving in the right direction. I think I may try to keep being wonky with my pottery though. Perfection is for machines! #pottery #ceramics #throwing #clay #art #artist #instaart
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I think its fair to say my throwing has improved! Picture wasn't great tonight as phone was dying. Will be back in the studio soon to turn them and get some better pictures then. #pottery #ceramics #terracotta #clay #throwing #art #artist #instaart

I think its fair to say my throwing has improved! Picture wasn't great tonight as phone was dying. Will be back in the studio soon to turn them and get some better pictures then. #pottery #ceramics #terracotta #clay #throwing #art #artist #instaart
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Textures and colour to wake up to.

Textures and colour to wake up to.
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'These violent delights have violent ends.' Just finished watching the last episode of #westworld and it was incredible, if you haven't seen it you should. So very good! Now we only have 2 years to wait...

'These violent delights have violent ends.' Just finished watching the last episode of #westworld and it was incredible, if you haven't seen it you should. So very good! Now we only have 2 years to wait...
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Red Mask. Sometimes the simplest patterns and flourishes can be all you need. It is odd knowing when an abstract piece is finished, but you just know. Sometimes it needs hours of working and reworking. Other times it can be done in the minutes. This was painted after a bit of a break from painting. Initially I was not massively happy with it, however there is lots in it that works for me. Now it hangs pride of place on the gallery wall. Sometimes small is beautiful (it is a tiny canvass).

Red Mask. Sometimes the simplest patterns and flourishes can be all you need. It is odd knowing when an abstract piece is finished, but you just know. Sometimes it needs hours of working and reworking. Other times it can be done in the minutes. This was painted after a bit of a break from painting. Initially I was not massively happy with it, however there is lots in it that works for me. Now it hangs pride of place on the gallery wall. Sometimes small is beautiful (it is a tiny canvass).
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Trying to make sure that in 2 days I haven't forgotten all I was taught. Success in that I had 4 lumps of clay and through 4 bowls. Not a fan of studio white though, far to soft when compared to stoneware or terracotta. #clay #ceramics #artist #pottery #art #instaart

Trying to make sure that in 2 days I haven't forgotten all I was taught. Success in that I had 4 lumps of clay and through 4 bowls. Not a fan of studio white though, far to soft when compared to stoneware or terracotta. #clay #ceramics #artist #pottery #art #instaart
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Things I have learnt about throwing. If your going to use grogged clay, don't use super grogged or it will tear your hands apart and not make a very good bowl. Makes a pretty good tea light holder though! #ceramics #pottery #art #artist #instaart #pain

Things I have learnt about throwing. If your going to use grogged clay, don't use super grogged or it will tear your hands apart and not make a very good bowl. Makes a pretty good tea light holder though! #ceramics #pottery #art #artist #instaart #pain
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Crest of a rave. So yesterday involved lots of bowl throwing, very carefully packed car and a long drive home. As a treat I decided to revisit some pallette knife painting as a way of unwinding. I certainly need to buy more paints it seems. Still making do with what I had seems to have worked so far I feel. The name comes from the erratic feel of the piece which reminds me of that point when a beat drops and everyone goes a bit crazy.

Crest of a rave. So yesterday involved lots of bowl throwing, very carefully packed car and a long drive home. As a treat I decided to revisit some pallette knife painting as a way of unwinding. I certainly need to buy more paints it seems. Still making do with what I had seems to have worked so far I feel. The name comes from the erratic feel of the piece which reminds me of that point when a beat drops and everyone goes a bit crazy.
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Amazing time this weekend learning some throwing skills @ruardeanpottery . Big thanks to John for his patience and guidance. Also just as impressive is that our shoddily packed car made it back with no damage. Now to get them dry and in the kiln! #ceramics #pottery #terracotta #art #artist #instaart

Amazing time this weekend learning some throwing skills @ruardeanpottery . Big thanks to John for his patience and guidance. Also just as impressive is that our shoddily packed car made it back with no damage. Now to get them dry and in the kiln! #ceramics #pottery #terracotta #art #artist #instaart
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More pottery @ruardeanpottery today. Got much better as the day went on, excited for tomorrow! #ceramics #pottery #art #artist #instaart

More pottery @ruardeanpottery today. Got much better as the day went on, excited for tomorrow! #ceramics #pottery #art #artist #instaart
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Being taught wheel throwing @ruardeanpottery with @thisartofmineuk I think I am a slow learner! #ceramics #pottery #art #artist #instaart

Being taught wheel throwing @ruardeanpottery with @thisartofmineuk I think I am a slow learner! #ceramics #pottery #art #artist #instaart
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Watched the end of #landscapeartistoftheyear last night. Must say I don't get it. The winner, whilst very able, really wasn't the best in the competition. The judges kept harking back to his painterly strokes etc. However, again his stuff was good, it just never excited me. The art seemed tame compared to some of what the other competitors could produce. I know it's rich coming from me as I am way below their level but it just didn't feel like the right choice based upon what we could see. However the judges are experts, I'm not so I guess it's the right call. Like I said he was a good painter. However @skyarts really dropped the ball with the editing. Throughout the series it was always obvious who would be in the final 3 and pretty clear who would win each heat. I was also sure who would win based on the way they edited the final within a few minutes. Also the episode where the black artist won his heat wasn't shown. What? Really wanted to enjoy the fantastic art being produced in some stunning locations but the editing, presenting and judging ruined it as an experience. Still watched the whole series though. Rant over, happy Friday! #texture #artistic_unity_ #expressionism #artist #artistic #flaming_abstracts #technique #colors #inspiration #art #painting #artwork #creative #instaart #love #artisforall #oilpainting #landscape #tv #moan #rant #friday

Watched the end of #landscapeartistoftheyear last night. Must say I don't get it. The winner, whilst very able, really wasn't the best in the competition. The judges kept harking back to his painterly strokes etc. However, again his stuff was good, it just never excited me. The art seemed tame compared to some of what the other competitors could produce. I know it's rich coming from me as I am way below their level but it just didn't feel like the right choice based upon what we could see. However the judges are experts, I'm not so I guess it's the right call. Like I said he was a good painter. However @skyarts really dropped the ball with the editing. Throughout the series it was always obvious who would be in the final 3 and pretty clear who would win each heat. I was also sure who would win based on the way they edited the final within a few minutes. Also the episode where the black artist won his heat wasn't shown. What? Really wanted to enjoy the fantastic art being produced in some stunning locations but the editing, presenting and judging ruined it as an experience. Still watched the whole series though. Rant over, happy Friday! #texture #artistic_unity_ #expressionism #artist #artistic #flaming_abstracts #technique #colors #inspiration #art #painting #artwork #creative #instaart #love #artisforall #oilpainting #landscape #tv #moan #rant #friday
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Close up of yellow shack painting. Still not 100% sure it's good, but I like it. #texture #artistic_unity_ #expressionism #artist #artistic #flaming_abstracts #technique #colors #inspiration #art #painting #artwork #creative #instaart #love #artisforall #oilpainting

Close up of yellow shack painting. Still not 100% sure it's good, but I like it. #texture #artistic_unity_ #expressionism #artist #artistic #flaming_abstracts #technique #colors #inspiration #art #painting #artwork #creative #instaart #love #artisforall #oilpainting
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