Using his own reference from Etosha National Park in Namibia, Patrick portays the magnificent zebras that are attracted to this waterhole in large numbers, a natural phenomenon which gives the artist great opportunities.
TECHNIQUES
Scratchboard is an extremely versatile and forgiving medium. When people tell you that you need to get each scratch in exactly the right place first time or your board is ruined, don’t believe them. If you are painting in oils and make a mistake, you simply paint over it. The same holds true for scratchboard where you can re-ink over mistakes. The one important thing to remember is that the goal is to scratch the ink off the clay but not scratch through the clay. Use a light touch, something that needs developing, and you will find you have plenty of opportunity to work in layers just as if you were painting.
The fibreglass shaft running through this clutch pen (above) is made up of thousands of tiny fibreglass slivers. Caution – beware, do not get them embedded in your skin, they hurt like hell! However, after a false start, that hasn’t happened to me for years and I don’t use gloves. Just to be safe though, you can put surgical gloves on and save yourself any problems. Vacuum slivers off your desk regularly.
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Pelicans To Portraits
This lady has painted everything from pelicans to portraits. She has completed commissions including cats, dogs, horses, possums, numerous beach scenes… and even a Scottish piper.
“I Cannot Imagine Life Without Art”
Throughout her story you can feel the delight and joy that radiates from this artist as she describes her passion for art.
The Noble Equine
Coloured pastel papers have been used to create this beautiful horse.
To Be at One With Nature
“My art is who I truly am, and it has given me a freedom to become ‘just me’,” claims this talented lady.
Making The Picture Sing
Using her fine attention to detail, this artist creates a loving tribute to her subject.
Thanks to Da Vinci
Wicked classroom caricatures and tattoos fired up the passion for this self taught artist to strive to produce the perfect drawing.
My Story
Sharing her passion for art has become a way of life for this determined and talented artist.
Link to Life
This artist adores pastels … a medium which she believes can fall between painting and drawing. Her art is truly her link to life.
Don't Rock the Boat
What comes first … the title or the painting? For this colourful artist, it can be either – and experimenting can lead to accidentally creating individual techniques.
Art for Steven
Some years ago, this man was inspired to make the transition from cartooning to painting. He had always wanted to express himself in this way, and he dedicates every painting to his late brother Steven who inspired him.
