Ellen MichelJul 28, 20202 minNature the Foundation for PaintingNature the Foundation for Painting Continuing our lesson from last month we explore the strong case for the observation of nature as a...
Ellen MichelJul 20, 20202 minCubismCubism is the first Abstract Art style that began between 1907 and 1911 and is said to have been invented by Pablo Picasso. Cubist...
Ellen MichelJul 14, 20203 minAbstract ArtOf all the genres and styles of art, I must admit to being the most confused by abstract art. Sometimes, I really am at a loss to see the...
Ellen MichelJul 6, 20201 minRealismContinuing on our quest to unravel and demystify the different styles of art we come to Realism. Generally defined, Realism is the...
Ellen MichelJun 29, 20202 minThe health benefits of getting involved in paintingPainting can have a positive effect on your mind, body and spirit. The participation and involvement increases your focus and attention,...
Ellen MichelJun 23, 20204 minRembrandt Smoke and MirrorsRembrandt – the master alchemist unconsciously playing with smoke and mirrors Releasing himself to the process of the paint and its...
Ellen MichelJun 1, 20202 minWhat 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...
Ellen MichelMay 12, 20202 minA New Year’s Resolution IdeaEvery year I make a New Year’s resolution along these lines: get fit, become more organised, clean the kitchen floor every day regardless...
Ellen MichelApr 14, 20202 minOil Paint BrushesThe most common brush shapes are filbert, flat and round. They also come in other shapes like fan and angular chisel. I’m very reluctant...