Nature the Foundation for Painting
Continuing our lesson from last month where we explore the strong case for the observation of nature as a basis for a painters training.
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Ellen Michel
Jul 213 min read
Abstract Art
Abstract art is totally non-objective and non-representational.
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Ellen Michel
Mar 223 min read
Overcoming the Hurdles to Discover the Artist Within
Getting started at anything new can be daunting and starting out as an artist is no different. If you have the passion to create you...
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Ellen Michel
Feb 264 min read
The Artist-Painter As Illusionist and Trickster
Artists throughout the millennium have sought to illuminate their message through illusion and trickery of the eye and mind. The artist...
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Ellen Michel
Feb 232 min read
Oil Paint Qualities Opacity & Transparency
I love oil paint because it never ceases to amaze and intrigue me. With each brush stroke there is something new to experience. Its long...
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Ellen Michel
Sep 3, 20214 min read
Can I learn to Paint?
IT IS POSSIBLE FOR YOU TO LEARN TO PAINT. YOU HAVE THE CAPACITY TO CREATE YOUR OWN BEAUTIFUL PAINTINGS. When I started I had no knowledge...
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Ellen Michel
Nov 2, 20203 min read
Creating a Studio or Artist Space
How do you creating an artists space at home? So you are thinking about creating a studio or artist space at home for the artist in you....
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Ellen Michel
Oct 26, 20203 min read
Colour
The history of colour is long and complex. All of antiquity has played a part in the multi facets of its story. Colour straddles the...
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Ellen Michel
Oct 19, 20202 min read
Portraiture
The announcement of the 2013 winner of the Archibald Prize led me to ask the question – what is portraiture? The artworks making up the...
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Ellen Michel
Sep 21, 20202 min read
What is Impressionism? The Basics
If like me you struggle to make sense of all the different styles of painting, let’s take things back to basics. Starting with...
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Ellen Michel
Aug 31, 20204 min read
An Ongoing Commentary on the Importance of Observation of Nature to Painting
The world loves Monet and his peers – bringing colour and light into the world – an optic sensation. Like all great movements, the French...
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Ellen Michel
Aug 24, 20203 min read
Observation of Nature as a Basis for a Painters Training
Over the coming weeks I will explore the strong case for the observation of nature as a basis for a painters training. From Giotto to...
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Ellen Michel
Aug 17, 20202 min read
The Importance of Under Painting
With all my years of teaching and painting experience, there still remains a fascination for the use of under painting. By under painting...
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Ellen Michel
Aug 10, 20202 min read
Tips on how to choose a subject for your artwork.
Are you having trouble deciding on the subject for your next work of art? Feeling lost and uninspired? You’re not alone, it happens to...
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Ellen Michel
Aug 3, 20202 min read
Photorealism
A few weeks ago we discussed Realism, as a style of art and now we take a look at a sub-branch of realism; photorealism. The term...
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Ellen Michel
Jul 6, 20201 min read
Realism
Continuing on our quest to unravel and demystify the different styles of art we come to Realism. Generally defined, Realism is the...
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Ellen Michel
Jun 29, 20202 min read
The health benefits of getting involved in painting
Painting can have a positive effect on your mind, body and spirit. The participation and involvement increases your focus and attention,...
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Ellen Michel
Jun 23, 20204 min read
Rembrandt Smoke and Mirrors
Rembrandt – the master alchemist unconsciously playing with smoke and mirrors Releasing himself to the process of the paint and its...
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Ellen Michel
Jun 2, 20202 min read
What Type of Art do You Like?
On her Facebook page last week Ellen posed the question ‘What type of Art do you like? That turned out to be a tricky question for me. I...
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Ellen Michel
May 12, 20202 min read
A New Year’s Resolution Idea
Every year I make a New Year’s resolution along these lines: get fit, become more organised, clean the kitchen floor every day regardless...
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