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Jules
May 5, 20232 min read
Can a painting be about anything whatsoever?
Now, I know what you might be thinking: of course! You can (and should) paint whatever you want! That's what creativity is all about,...
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Jules
Mar 23, 20231 min read
Slip slop slap - can clear gesso solve a slipping paintbrush?
I'm testing out some clear gesso midway through a painting to see if it helps with the drag of the paintbrush Recently I've been painting...
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Jules
Mar 22, 20232 min read
Choosing what to draw or paint
My daughter, when she sits down at the table with blank paper in front of her, pencil in hand, she'll often ask: "mum, what shall I...
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Jules
Feb 7, 20231 min read
Artist's Thoughts /// Inspiration for Golden Penda
When I was asked by Greenhouse Interiors if I wanted to create a small selection of artworks for them, I nearly fell off my seat! GI are...
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Jules
Feb 6, 20231 min read
To frame or not to frame, that is the question
Recently on Instagram I asked people what they thought about framed and unframed stretched canvas paintings. I was curious because one of...
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Jules
Oct 28, 20221 min read
"Alchemy" - FINALIST for NEAP 2022
NEAP = National Emerging Art Prize 2022 // website: https://nationalemergingartprize.com.au/ Finalist! I am pleased to announce that ...
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Jules
Sep 15, 20223 min read
Don't use Winsor & Newton Professional Varnish if you live in Australia
Trying to find a replacement varnish for the Golden ones I've been using
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Jules
Aug 26, 20222 min read
When you zig when you should have zagged
Doing an instagram hashtag painting challenge can be fun, but how closely should you copy the reference image?
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Jules
Jul 24, 20222 min read
What coloured ground should you use?
5 reasons to use a coloured ground instead of working straight onto a white canvas
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