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There is no must in art because art is free. ~Wassily Kandinsky~

Why do two colours, put one next to the other, sing? Can one really explain this? No. Just as one can never learn how to paint
~ Pablo Picasso~

palette

Drawing is . . . not an exercise of particular dexterity, but above all a means of expressing intimate feelings and moods.
~Henri Matisse~

Colours

I want to touch people with my art. I want them to say 'he feels deeply, he feels tenderly.
~Vincent Van Gogh~

A line is a dot that went for a walk ~Paul Klee~

 

 

WATERCOLOUR AND SKETCHING

PICTURES FROM THE CLASS

OUTDOOR SKETCHING

OUTSIDE VENUES

INSIDE TOPICS AND PAINTINGS

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These are some of the paintings shown on Open Day 2006.
All these photographs were taken by Margaret Dunbar.

 

 

WEBSITES OF INTEREST

You'll find lots of Watercolour Links at http://www.watercolorpainting.com/ and lots of techniques taught.

http://www.watercolor-online.com/  is dedicated to the promotion of all forms of watercolour painting, free demonstrations and some artists.

There are free demonstrations and tips at http://www.fountainstudio.com/  and techniques which are very helpful for beginners.

Try http://www.handprint.com/HP/WCL/water.html for information on all aspects of watercolour and techniques.

And an Australian artist at  http://www.johnlovett.com/ has free lessons, techniques and information on colour and design.
 

If you are interested in trying Oil Painting, visit the following website for free tutorials. You might also like to try the lessons on Channel 31. Art instructor Ken Harris teaches viewers how to paint your own oil-painting with step-by-step easy to follow instructions.. Check your TV Guide for times.

http://www.andrewwhyte.com/painting/tutorials/oil-beginners/page-2-contents.htm