I have started a site on ning (social platform) where Photographers can made their photographs available for Artists to use. It has struck a chord with a lot of people who wanted to use photos, but didn't want to encroach on copyright. This removes that worry, and you can see photos and paintings made from them together, which can help with your own creative process. It is called Paint my Photo. Come and join us!
Monday, March 8, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Artists Who Can't Draw - Seth Godin is a Gent!
He is a Gentleman because he has mentioned me as the source of an idea. I emailed him in response to something he wrote, that resonated. I closed the email with... Roy Simmons (Leader of a potential tribe of Artists who can't draw!)
His mail back closed with...
Seth Godin to me
26/03/2009
that's a great riff, Roy. "artists that can't draw"
good luck with it
So- he not only remembered where the phrase came from originally, but was gracious enough to mention me by name in his new book 'Linchpin'
If you want to know more about what I do, you can see my Art Tutorial videos on youtube
I have made a 1 hour DVD also available as a $7.00 download, teaches my Rough Brush watercolor painting method- Great for us Artists who can't draw!
You can see my Art on my Etsy Shop
And also my invention which allows anybody to draw! Called SimmTrace which uses a webcam and free software to make a modern camera lucida
As one Gentleman to another, thanks Seth!
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
New Watercolor 'Hodge Close'
This is painted from a photograph I took while on holiday in the Lake District, you may be noticing a pattern here! It is now listed on Ebay-Low price! We have definitely fallen in love with Cumbria. Looking forward to supporting the local economy there again this year. Winter days do seem to drag, I look forward to spring, so this was a memory. Best viewed listening to 'The Blue Danube' (That was playing during painting it!) Don't forget, if you would like to learn how to paint rough brush watercolor, like this my DVD is available, and now an instant download option for only $7.00 - Bargain!
http://www.roughbrush.com/
Friday, January 1, 2010
First Painting of 2010
Stage 2
Finished Painting
This was painted while listening to Erik Satie and Einaudi, maybe helped the slightly philosopical feel? (Or is it just a bit gloomy!) I wanted to capture the last rays of light touching the hills in the distance on the last day of our holiday.
A couple of work in progress paintings
Saturday, December 19, 2009
In my Watercolor podcast I Interview Lori Andrews
...and she was a great interview subject! I have been podcasting for a little while, watercolor on the radio, it actually works! You can hear hear this latest podcast on my rough brush website. You can see examples of Lori's work on her site laartgallery. She is a superb watercolor painter.
Like many of us do these days, Lori describes her way of speeding up the drawing process by using modern tools like a projector. This can be a real time saver, which as Lori pointed out is important for her as she has a young family.
I was especially interested in the way she describes her use of color. It is interesting that she uses a wide range of pigments and makes the point that some of these modern colors cannot be mixed by yourself.
I had some technical problems which means that there will be another interview with her in the near future.
She is a very modest lady, and did not even mention her etsy shop where you can buy her work at very attractive prices, when you consider how long these take and the skill required. If you get in now you could find yourself with a great Art investment!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Fascinating Art installation + how we connect in this new world!
I have a google alert set for anything that might relate to my SimmTrace device, and by chance came across the work of an Artist who I think is in San Diego
Michelle was kind enough to respond to my comment even though she is very busy, and a professional Artist. That impresses me Michelle.
Her new display relates to her travels and the work of her parents, memories of time spent fossil hunting in the desert. Sounds amazing, take a look at her blog.
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