Art and Abart

Painting the pot plants When I paint in public people come and look over my shoulder. I am always surprised how many of them tell me, ...

I was reminded of Michael Taylor when I put lettering on the Hibiscus painting (last post), because it was he who taught me the technique. M...

Top of the charts: Sol3 Mio I had arranged to stay at my recently-deceased Mother's house for a month, sort out her things and get ...

I thought my visit to Wellington to sketch opera singers might result in several small oils on canvas but instead, when I got home, Siegmun...

The ceramic artist Ah Xian gave a talk at the art school last week. His amazing decorated porcelain busts are held in many prestigious coll...