Skyblue Art Classes

The tropical bird painting has had its final touches done in my studio. This week the stretcher bars arrived (the frame for the...

In March we start to explore painting with pastels. There are two workshops coming up on Saturday afternoons to introduce you to this...

We need to raise about £50 for the frame for the large group 'Tropical Bird Project' . It has taken us all a couple of years, with lots...

Last summer we enjoyed a lovely day out sketching and painting at Borde Hill Gardens. This year we are planning a trip to the Sussex...

January is here and although grey outside a few opportunities are being lined up. First up is a Skyblue Summer Trip planned for late...

Big thanks to everyone who came to classes this year, all of the topics we have been through, together with all of the techniques are...

Congratulations to Richard who was approached to do a painting commission for a Xmas present. The painting will be presented to the...

I will be exhibiting my large works on paper, one of which is 'Quests' pictured here, at the Christmas Open Workshop exhibition and sale...

Lots of people have joined the members only area on this website - welcome! Gradually new tips and videos are being added by myself to...

At the beginning of September I posted details on the Skyblue Website about the 'Stride' Exhibition in Chichester asking for entries and...

Several people have commented that they are experiencing issues with the member only area. Problems such as uploading a photo to the area...

Our first week back and we had a beautiful collection of penguins painted to celebrate, well done everyone. You can see them on the front...

Hope that you all had a lovely August and managed to get some sun either at home (not much) or away :) September kicks off with a couple...

As we gradually finish classes for summer (final class on 27 July) you may be wondering what you can do over August. As this summer has...

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to Borde Hill Gardens last Saturday. It all went fairly smoothly and having transport to pick...

Its been quite a while since we ran any weekend workshops. A great chance to 'have a go' at something you have never tried or just to...

Sketching and painting outside is a very different affair to having a lovely table and being indoors. That said there are ways to...

We have recently been inspired by part of Anna Perlin's painting that contained 'the drip'. Made famous by 1950's artist, Jackson...

6th May kicks off the Brighton Festival, an annual event that is the 2nd largest arts festival (Edinburgh claims top place). Within the...

On a recent trip to Amsterdam and the Rijksmuseum we decided that we would really focus on the Dutch still life genre. I am always amazed...