Artistic talent

Becoming an artist

Teachers have such power, though they may not think so themselves.

So many people have told me that they can't paint because their teacher told them long ago that they weren't any good. Many of these people harbour an unrequited wish to try again and when they do they often find hidden talent they never knew they had.

Others have told me they really couldn't draw at all when they started art classes, but perseverance has led them on a rewarding and fulfilling art journey.

Art is like anything else ... if you practise lots you get better, and if you practise a great deal you get a great deal better. The bonus is that it is such fun practising.

Vocal high jinx

How do singers get their voices to perform vocal high jinx? In this video the charming Joyce DiDonato tells us exactly how she practises... and defines Bel Canto along the way.

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Joyce DiDonato sings (click on the picture)

Practise session

Trial, error, frustration and sore eyes. I have been back in the film room relearning long forgotten software.