#tbt to one of my earliest abstract figure paintings. I don't really paint much with a pallette knife lately, and I certainly don't include many figures in my art. Maybe I should add more? #texture #artistic_unity_ #expressionism #artist #artistic #flaming_abstracts #technique #colors #inspiration #art #painting #artwork #creative #instaart #love #artisforall #acrylicpainting

#tbt to one of my earliest abstract figure paintings. I don't really paint much with a pallette knife lately, and I certainly don't include many figures in my art. Maybe I should add more? #texture #artistic_unity_ #expressionism #artist #artistic #flaming_abstracts #technique #colors #inspiration #art #painting #artwork #creative #instaart #love #artisforall #acrylicpainting
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Another oil painting from last night. Am enjoying this and I'm sure the finished products will only get better.... #texture #artistic_unity_ #expressionism #artist #artistic #flaming_abstracts #technique #colors #inspiration #art #painting #artwork #creative #instaart #love #artisforall #oilpainting

Another oil painting from last night. Am enjoying this and I'm sure the finished products will only get better.... #texture #artistic_unity_ #expressionism #artist #artistic #flaming_abstracts #technique #colors #inspiration #art #painting #artwork #creative #instaart #love #artisforall #oilpainting
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Again, it isn't quite finished but here is some of the process. #texture #artistic_unity_ #expressionism #artist #artistic #flaming_abstracts #technique #colors #inspiration #art #painting #artwork #creative #instaart #love #artisforall #oilpainting #industrial #rugeley #powerstation #process

Again, it isn't quite finished but here is some of the process. #texture #artistic_unity_ #expressionism #artist #artistic #flaming_abstracts #technique #colors #inspiration #art #painting #artwork #creative #instaart #love #artisforall #oilpainting #industrial #rugeley #powerstation #process
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Rugeley power station at night. This needs a bit more detail adding when the main part has dried. Wanted to share it now because it's shaping up pretty well. Just you know, now not to ruin it! I've wanted to paint Rugeley power station for ages. Whenever I visit my parents I don't feel like I'm home until I see the station. The sad thing is there are plans to demolish it next year. I understand progress etc but it's still gutting to think of such a part of my childhood's landscape will no longer exist in a few months. #texture #artistic_unity_ #expressionism #artist #artistic #flaming_abstracts #technique #colors #inspiration #art #painting #artwork #creative #instaart #love #artisforall #oilpainting #industrial #rugeley #powerstation

Rugeley power station at night. This needs a bit more detail adding when the main part has dried. Wanted to share it now because it's shaping up pretty well. Just you know, now not to ruin it! I've wanted to paint Rugeley power station for ages. Whenever I visit my parents I don't feel like I'm home until I see the station. The sad thing is there are plans to demolish it next year. I understand progress etc but it's still gutting to think of such a part of my childhood's landscape will no longer exist in a few months. #texture #artistic_unity_ #expressionism #artist #artistic #flaming_abstracts #technique #colors #inspiration #art #painting #artwork #creative #instaart #love #artisforall #oilpainting #industrial #rugeley #powerstation
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Odd day, lessons have been fine but head is still sore and just want to be home. In that way the picture of home painting in my lab has been taunting me! Soon though I can get heading home to lie in a dark room again. #texture #artistic_unity_ #expressionism #artist #artistic #flaming_abstracts #technique #colors #inspiration #art #painting #artwork #creative #instaart #love #artisforall #acrylicpainting #acrylicart

Odd day, lessons have been fine but head is still sore and just want to be home. In that way the picture of home painting in my lab has been taunting me! Soon though I can get heading home to lie in a dark room again. #texture #artistic_unity_ #expressionism #artist #artistic #flaming_abstracts #technique #colors #inspiration #art #painting #artwork #creative #instaart #love #artisforall #acrylicpainting #acrylicart
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Yesterday my head was like this. While it is a bit better today I've still been knocked about by my first bad migraine in years. Hopefully will feel up to doing a few new pieces in the coming days but we shall see.

Yesterday my head was like this. While it is a bit better today I've still been knocked about by my first bad migraine in years. Hopefully will feel up to doing a few new pieces in the coming days but we shall see.
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One of my earliest attempts at painting with oils. This one looks rather amateurish, however I still love the textures within. I was still solely using a pallette knife at this point. If I was to reattempt this I would now most likely use a brush and take a lot more time. I would also more than likely base it off actual images rather than just make it up as I go. Oils are still high on my list of mediums to revisit and use again, maybe during the Christmas holiday I will get a good run at them. One last point, I really miss mountains! #texture #artistic_unity_ #expressionism #artist #artistic #flaming_abstracts #technique #colors #inspiration #art #painting #artwork #creative #instaart #love #artisforall #oilpainting #mountains

One of my earliest attempts at painting with oils. This one looks rather amateurish, however I still love the textures within. I was still solely using a pallette knife at this point. If I was to reattempt this I would now most likely use a brush and take a lot more time. I would also more than likely base it off actual images rather than just make it up as I go. Oils are still high on my list of mediums to revisit and use again, maybe during the Christmas holiday I will get a good run at them. One last point, I really miss mountains! #texture #artistic_unity_ #expressionism #artist #artistic #flaming_abstracts #technique #colors #inspiration #art #painting #artwork #creative #instaart #love #artisforall #oilpainting #mountains
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So the first fayre was a success. My aim was first of all to attend, second to scout opinion and third break even. All three were met and achieved. I learnt a lot about what might sell, I received some lovely comments and I managed to sell more than I expected. There is still a long way to go but this was a huge step forward. However as with all of this so far I had a massive smile on my face for the whole day. Which is what this is all about really. #christmas #fayre #art #texture #artistic_unity_ #expressionism #artist #artistic #flaming_abstracts #technique #colors #inspiration #art #painting #artwork #creative #instaart #love #artisforall

So the first fayre was a success. My aim was first of all to attend, second to scout opinion and third break even. All three were met and achieved. I learnt a lot about what might sell, I received some lovely comments and I managed to sell more than I expected. There is still a long way to go but this was a huge step forward. However as with all of this so far I had a massive smile on my face for the whole day. Which is what this is all about really. #christmas #fayre #art #texture #artistic_unity_ #expressionism #artist #artistic #flaming_abstracts #technique #colors #inspiration #art #painting #artwork #creative #instaart #love #artisforall
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Here we go... #christmas #fayre #art

Here we go... #christmas #fayre #art
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Finishing getting everything ready for the Christmas Fayre tomorrow! Very excited.

Finishing getting everything ready for the Christmas Fayre tomorrow! Very excited.
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Too late for #tbt I know but #fbf is a thing right? 'A study of interconnected shapes' is the very first abstract image I painted. To be honest I don't know why I haven't done more abstract images like this. I think it really works in a slightly off kilter way. I know I have used shapes in paintings since, but this is the first and only one with masked off areas and really based on abstract drawings. I guess I have been working on the blended landscape so much. Maybe I shall revisit it.

Too late for #tbt I know but #fbf is a thing right? 'A study of interconnected shapes' is the very first abstract image I painted. To be honest I don't know why I haven't done more abstract images like this. I think it really works in a slightly off kilter way. I know I have used shapes in paintings since, but this is the first and only one with masked off areas and really based on abstract drawings. I guess I have been working on the blended landscape so much. Maybe I shall revisit it.
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Just testing this.

Just testing this.
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Then make it small. Close up of one of the first wood block paintings. Painted in acrylic using a roller and finished with a small confused looking stickman. While this isn't a landscape per say it does have the feeling of one. I also have no idea what the little arch is! It isn't from the wood and is most likely a missed and errant bit of acrylic from the bottle that got painted over. One of the drawbacks of pouring paint straight on your medium.

Then make it small. Close up of one of the first wood block paintings. Painted in acrylic using a roller and finished with a small confused looking stickman. While this isn't a landscape per say it does have the feeling of one. I also have no idea what the little arch is! It isn't from the wood and is most likely a missed and errant bit of acrylic from the bottle that got painted over. One of the drawbacks of pouring paint straight on your medium.
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Photo prints ordered for Sunday, DM me if you'd like one posted! Very excited about all this...

Photo prints ordered for Sunday, DM me if you'd like one posted! Very excited about all this...
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A curved stave of an oak barrel painted. The light on this makes it pretty tricky to photograph. This is a combination of crackle paint, acrylic, metallics, glitter and varnish. I love this effect even if some people might find it a bit plain compared with some of my other work. It reminds me of fractals, or lichens, or a map. Definitely, in my opinion, a less is more kind of painting. What are your views?

A curved stave of an oak barrel painted. The light on this makes it pretty tricky to photograph. This is a combination of crackle paint, acrylic, metallics, glitter and varnish. I love this effect even if some people might find it a bit plain compared with some of my other work. It reminds me of fractals, or lichens, or a map. Definitely, in my opinion, a less is more kind of painting. What are your views?
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Starting to get stuff ready for the Christmas Fayre. These guys are going on sale. #ceramics #art #artist #christmas

Starting to get stuff ready for the Christmas Fayre. These guys are going on sale. #ceramics #art #artist #christmas
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Happy Monday! A little psychedelic colour implosion to start the week. This was made using the leftover tubes of acrylic. These were mixed with a bit of water to increase mobility. Drip drop and let gravity do the rest. #monday

Happy Monday! A little psychedelic colour implosion to start the week. This was made using the leftover tubes of acrylic. These were mixed with a bit of water to increase mobility. Drip drop and let gravity do the rest. #monday
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Proof it's me painting, instructor painted the left half I did the right half. #course #art #painting #portrait #oilpainting

Proof it's me painting, instructor painted the left half I did the right half. #course #art #painting #portrait #oilpainting
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Oil painting course self portrait. I also painted a lobster! #oilpainting #portrait #art

Oil painting course self portrait. I also painted a lobster! #oilpainting #portrait #art
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This may be a decisive image but I really like the moody colours and the hint of brightness breaking through. Again this is acrylic paint on wood, however I have finished it off with a gloss varnish to finish. This is why the picture is a little shiny under the lights. Despite that I still really like it, however I can see how it might be perceived as being too dark for some. #art #painting #acrylicpainting #abstractart #colours #inspiration #creative

This may be a decisive image but I really like the moody colours and the hint of brightness breaking through. Again this is acrylic paint on wood, however I have finished it off with a gloss varnish to finish. This is why the picture is a little shiny under the lights. Despite that I still really like it, however I can see how it might be perceived as being too dark for some. #art #painting #acrylicpainting #abstractart #colours #inspiration #creative
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Repainted the top to be the bottom. Took forever but am very pleased with the result. #painting #abstract #abstractart #painting #colour #art #artist #artistic #inspiration #repaint

Repainted the top to be the bottom. Took forever but am very pleased with the result. #painting #abstract #abstractart #painting #colour #art #artist #artistic #inspiration #repaint
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A little darker than I would normally paint but not fearing black paint today! Would love people's opinions. #abstract #art #colour #roller

A little darker than I would normally paint but not fearing black paint today! Would love people's opinions. #abstract #art #colour #roller
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Here I come Saturday! Whimsy painting of a unicorn on a pretty dramatic background. Happy Saturday! #whimsy #unicorn #saturday

Here I come Saturday! Whimsy painting of a unicorn on a pretty dramatic background. Happy Saturday! #whimsy #unicorn #saturday
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It's Friday! Fast lane to the weekend. Which this weekend is all about painting for me! This is a close up of one ready for sale. The blending, boldness and contrast of colours is very pleasing to me. Just hopeful someone else feels the same. #

It's Friday! Fast lane to the weekend. Which this weekend is all about painting for me! This is a close up of one ready for sale. The blending, boldness and contrast of colours is very pleasing to me. Just hopeful someone else feels the same. #
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#tbt for one of the original abstract images I painted. This was based on a sketch, based on a picture and probably the best example I have of trying to paint people. Figure painting isn't something I do a lot of which adds to my pride at this one. The textures and general feel of the painting just feel right for a change. #texture #artistic_unity_ #expressionism #artist #artistic #flaming_abstracts #technique #colors #inspiration #art #painting #artwork #creative #instaart #love

#tbt for one of the original abstract images I painted. This was based on a sketch, based on a picture and probably the best example I have of trying to paint people. Figure painting isn't something I do a lot of which adds to my pride at this one. The textures and general feel of the painting just feel right for a change. #texture #artistic_unity_ #expressionism #artist #artistic #flaming_abstracts #technique #colors #inspiration #art #painting #artwork #creative #instaart #love
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Dreaming of Afan Valley today. Mostly because I could do with a few days out on the bike riding instead of inside working! I have a lot of 'miniature' blocks to paint ahead of my first Christmas fayre, and am now crippled with anxiety over making the work any good. Probably another reason why running off to the mountains sounds appealing... #christmas #artsy #artist #artisforall #afan #painting #abstract #instaart #instagood

Dreaming of Afan Valley today. Mostly because I could do with a few days out on the bike riding instead of inside working! I have a lot of 'miniature' blocks to paint ahead of my first Christmas fayre, and am now crippled with anxiety over making the work any good. Probably another reason why running off to the mountains sounds appealing... #christmas #artsy #artist #artisforall #afan #painting #abstract #instaart #instagood
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As it dries it goes from shiny to mat. Am going to try using some gloss varnish to bring the shine back. Of all the pictures I have painted so far this deserves to stay shiny. This reminds me of a violent tropical storm. Might just be me though. #shiny #gloss #painting #colours #blend #abstract #thunderstorm #instaart #instagood #art #artisforall #flaming_abstracts

As it dries it goes from shiny to mat. Am going to try using some gloss varnish to bring the shine back. Of all the pictures I have painted so far this deserves to stay shiny. This reminds me of a violent tropical storm. Might just be me though. #shiny #gloss #painting #colours #blend #abstract #thunderstorm #instaart #instagood #art #artisforall #flaming_abstracts
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Colour, in my opinion, king. So is texture, colour and texture are kings (is king?). Form is also important though! Erm... #painting #colour #texture #roller #abstract #artist #art #flaming_abstracts #artisforall #artistic #love #method #instaart #instagood

Colour, in my opinion, king. So is texture, colour and texture are kings (is king?). Form is also important though! Erm... #painting #colour #texture #roller #abstract #artist #art #flaming_abstracts #artisforall #artistic #love #method #instaart #instagood
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They are dry... Now to hang them! #painting #wood # abstract #art

They are dry... Now to hang them! #painting #wood # abstract #art
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One of the things I am enjoying most about roller painting is the abstract nature of the image. It teases being something without being a line drawing. There is something satisfying about an inclusion of shape and shade from nothing more than blended colours and rippled texture. It is also very satisfying that by using paint straight from the bottle onto the wood I am retaining the luminosity of the paint. It is not fading and becoming dark and grey but holds that brilliance of tone that I am after. Ooooh check me out on a Monday morning before coffee! #art #painting #artist #colour #blending #paint #style #abstract #landscape #artisforall #flaming_abstracts

One of the things I am enjoying most about roller painting is the abstract nature of the image. It teases being something without being a line drawing. There is something satisfying about an inclusion of shape and shade from nothing more than blended colours and rippled texture. It is also very satisfying that by using paint straight from the bottle onto the wood I am retaining the luminosity of the paint. It is not fading and becoming dark and grey but holds that brilliance of tone that I am after. Ooooh check me out on a Monday morning before coffee! #art #painting #artist #colour #blending #paint #style #abstract #landscape #artisforall #flaming_abstracts
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Another close up of one from this weekend. Think I am getting the hang of abstract colour blending. #painting #flaming_abstracts #colour #art #artisforall #artistic #abstract #artistic_unity_

Another close up of one from this weekend. Think I am getting the hang of abstract colour blending. #painting #flaming_abstracts #colour #art #artisforall #artistic #abstract #artistic_unity_
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So I was putting hooks in the back of this to hang. However the front wasn't dry, que a massive smear across the face of it. Much swearing and cool heads prevailed and a repaint was started. I actually prefer how the repaint has come out. Even if it is now 'upside down' and the picture hooks have to be moved. Ugh! #color #colour #blending #art #artist #artisforall #painting #mistakes #artistic #abstract

So I was putting hooks in the back of this to hang. However the front wasn't dry, que a massive smear across the face of it. Much swearing and cool heads prevailed and a repaint was started. I actually prefer how the repaint has come out. Even if it is now 'upside down' and the picture hooks have to be moved. Ugh! #color #colour #blending #art #artist #artisforall #painting #mistakes #artistic #abstract
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Took a walk up to the Chatham naval memorial today. Can't believe I haven't been there yet, is a stunning place.

Took a walk up to the Chatham naval memorial today. Can't believe I haven't been there yet, is a stunning place.
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Another metallic painting on wood. Sorry it's not too zoomed in, it's a bit long and narrow. #painting #artist #art #abstract

Another metallic painting on wood. Sorry it's not too zoomed in, it's a bit long and narrow. #painting #artist #art #abstract
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First aid training.

First aid training.
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Sneaky close up of a new painting as it dries. Again with a roller but this time with super bright neon colours. Have also played around with glitter paint but that one is way too wet to make a judgement yet. #new #painting #roller #art #artist #artistic #flaming_abstracts #abstract #artisforall #colour #color #neon

Sneaky close up of a new painting as it dries. Again with a roller but this time with super bright neon colours. Have also played around with glitter paint but that one is way too wet to make a judgement yet. #new #painting #roller #art #artist #artistic #flaming_abstracts #abstract #artisforall #colour #color #neon
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The original picture in this canvass was the pilgrim and the fire. When I repainted it I never changed that name, still fits. This one is all palette knife and oils. Took forever to dry and is one that has slowly grown on me. I think it's the best fire I've painted and the worst monster ever drawn! #painting #art #artisforall #flaming_abstracts #artistic #artsppl #instaart #instagood #monster #fire

The original picture in this canvass was the pilgrim and the fire. When I repainted it I never changed that name, still fits. This one is all palette knife and oils. Took forever to dry and is one that has slowly grown on me. I think it's the best fire I've painted and the worst monster ever drawn! #painting #art #artisforall #flaming_abstracts #artistic #artsppl #instaart #instagood #monster #fire
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My mum just sent me a picture of an old Christmas list, I think I was 28 when I wrote this... #christmas #list #spelling

My mum just sent me a picture of an old Christmas list, I think I was 28 when I wrote this... #christmas #list #spelling
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Moody landscape #1. This was an early attempt at just blending the hell out of colours. The scariest part was adding black undertones. The worry that I would end up with a black image was great. I think I mostly used sponge brushes for this one in order to achieve as smooth a blend as possible. However the real star is the boldness of colour. This is one of the few occasions where I had patience to let things dry. It also helped that I started pouring paint directly on the canvas to help with the streaky lines. #abstract #painting #landscape #artist #artisforall #art #instaart #instagood #colour #color #artistic_unity_ #artistic #love #flaming_abstracts #artistichelp

Moody landscape #1. This was an early attempt at just blending the hell out of colours. The scariest part was adding black undertones. The worry that I would end up with a black image was great. I think I mostly used sponge brushes for this one in order to achieve as smooth a blend as possible. However the real star is the boldness of colour. This is one of the few occasions where I had patience to let things dry. It also helped that I started pouring paint directly on the canvas to help with the streaky lines. #abstract #painting #landscape #artist #artisforall #art #instaart #instagood #colour #color #artistic_unity_ #artistic #love #flaming_abstracts #artistichelp
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Post for November 09, 2016 at 07:11AM

I'm not American, I'm English but earlier this year I was absolutely devastated by the Brexit vote. Whatever the result I really hope people stop giving into fear and hate and that we can start moving forward again as a species. After all when has fear and hate ever worked out? #election #hope #love #politics
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Post for November 08, 2016 at 07:30AM

'Ocean blue, what have I done to you...' Apologies to Two Door Cinema Club. This was one of the first abstract landscapes I painted and one of the first paintings to incorporate metallic acrylics alongside standard. It also began my love affair with moody, blended skies. It is still really satisfying and has pride of place on the gallery wall. #landscape #abstract #painting #artisforall #artist #artsppl #instaart #instagood #artistic #artistic_unity_ #color #colours
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Post for November 07, 2016 at 10:29PM

A little close up of one of my palette knife fruit bowl attempts. Hopefully you can see the sgraffito and impasto effects. Randomly while this is a still life it's not actually based on an actual fruit bowl, shock horror I know! However it's the same composition as an earlier one. This took a while to get right and really pop but I totally love it. As a result it is in our corridor, however this means it never gets seen in natural light which is a bit of a shame. However with the flash on the camera it gives some inkling to the true nature of the composition and the colours. #fruit #art #artist #painting #abstract #impasto #palletknife #colour #color #instaart #instagood #love #stilllife #artsppl #artisforall #sgraffito
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Post for November 07, 2016 at 07:18PM

Well this was awesome, thanks @flaming_abstracts for the repost!
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Post for November 07, 2016 at 02:52PM

Have moved a few pictures around in my room. A good a reason as any to show some of the detail of it. Not my normal style but something about it that I really like. #space #art #artist #artsppl #instaart #instagood #rover
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Post for November 07, 2016 at 07:50AM

Monday morning's be like... A close up of 'Fields of the Dammed' which is probably one of my darkest paintings in terms of themes. Really though Mondays aren't too bad for me, I have most of my free periods on a Monday so I am only teaching for half the day which is nice. The painting is acrylic on canvas and an example of turning something going wrong, really really red background, into something that works. There is sgraffito for the sky which adds a nice depth, a smooth foreground and the marching crow people. These were painted with a hacked up half destroyed paintbrush and I really like the scratchy effect it gives. Figure drawing isn't really my think but stick figure drawing is I think? Well that and backgrounds. Happy Monday! #monday #art #artist #instaart #instagood #abstract #hell #work #impasto #sgraffito #colour #color #crow #artisforall #artsppl #love
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Post for November 06, 2016 at 01:44PM

@pwadey1006 I think the monk by the sea is better though! #composition #comparison #painting
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Post for November 06, 2016 at 08:48AM

Another wood painting, this one is hasn't been named yet. I used pallet knife and big brush strokes and agonised over the inclusion of the stick man in the foreground. I think it works well (especially the luminous colours and metallics) and maybe the small inclusion of an object will help me 'tie up' paintings in my head. Or maybe I will find another way? #art #artsppl #artist #instaart #instagood #painting #abstract #colours #colors #impasto #stickman #love #artisforall #landscape
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Post for November 05, 2016 at 08:05PM

First attempt at hanging a wooden picture. Would probably put the hooks lower in future, still love the effect. #painting #artsppl #impasto #stickman #artist #instaart #instagood
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Post for November 05, 2016 at 11:18AM

Just reach out, keep trying. This one is still drying, so is glossy still. Acrylic on wood it is an over paint of a very dull and dark image from the other week. I think regardless of how good I get at painting and drawing I will always return to the humble stick man. I love the everyman nature of them and the fact you can convey so much with a few strokes of a pen or brush. This one is painted using lots of different techniques and types of acrylic and I'm fairly pleased with it. Will see how it looks when the paint is fully dry. #painting #artsppl #artisforall #artist #acrylics #acrylicpainting #stickman #colours #colourfield #color #instaart #instagood #love
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For someone with mild colour-blindness I get praised with good use of colour. OK it's by family and friends who are nice about this kind of thing, however there is something satisfying about blending colours together. What I like is the fact you can't help but make it into something else. In my opinion you are almost forced into trying to see the picture as a landscape, to make out a distinction between land and sky. Even though really at the heart of the picture it is just a pleasing array of colours blending together. What I don't like is choosing when the picture is 'finished' as there is no formal composition or foreground/background is it finished? Is it more than just decoration? Researching the work of colour field painters has really helped in this regard but I still have a way to go I feel. #abstract #colour #color #colourfield #painting #art #artsppl #artist #artisforall #landscape #instaart #instagood #love #blending

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Close up of 'Nothing to Wear', acrylic on canvass. My friend came to stay at the weekend and the gallery wall was a little much for him to take in. He did say that he loved this one and it was something he could see his wife owning and displaying. It's funny, as an artist still finding his way I often wonder if I should try and focus on images and pictures I could sell or continue to experiment and be abstract and 'weird' in order to satisfy myself first and foremost. An example of this are the blended 'background' images that I am told would be commercial but I feel are lacking. I know it's personal taste but I guess I'm still doing this as a hobby so should concentrate on what I enjoy painting right? Last point on this painting is that it is one of the few that I have gone into with a fixed plan and image. One that has actually come out almost exactly as planned as well. Maybe rather than worrying about the commercial viability of work I should focus on planning pictures more? #artist #artsppl #essay #friday #oils #impasto #paletteknife #instaart #instagood #artisforall #color #colour #clothes #wardrobe #painting

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A close up of 'the gold rabbit'. Sometimes I just paint and have no clear intention of what I want the picture to be. Then I tweak and manipulate the paint into vague shapes. Sometimes I'm doing no more than making shapes that are pleasing to me aesthetically. This was one such. It is a small canvass and I was playing around with metallic paints and trying to get a bold colour rather than a blended effect which I normally end up with. At first I wasn't too keen but now I really enjoy this one. I just hope others see the rabbit! #art #artsppl #artist #rabbit #impasto #painting #color #colour #metallic #artisforall #instaart #instagood #love #method #technique

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I haven't done much pallet knife painting lately, so here is a close up of my picture of flowers. I love building layers of paint with pallet knife strokes, adding to an impasto effect. Couple this with sgraffito on the background and the effect is depth to a painting that is really quite satisfying. I'm still working on finding a style that is truly me but there are lots of aspects I feel comfortable with already. OK essay over... #art #artist #technique #artsppl #impasto #sgraffito #instaart #instagood #love #flowers #detail #colour #color #artisforall #practice

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Finally took this into work as it has dried! A full form happy accident of a painting originally this was just the splurges of paint before I would roller the colours. However I loved the shapes and decided the picture was 'finished' unfortunately it has faded a little as it dried but I think it still works. That includes the insects that got stuck as it dried! Can't wait to paint on wood boards again. I still think it reminds me of space but would be interested to see what other people felt this reminded them of. #art #impression #abstract #artsppl #instaart #instagood #painting #roller #wood #space

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