by Fiona Valentine

​Interested in learning how to watercolour?  Have you wondered if it’s the right medium for you?  Maybe you just want some simple watercolour how to tips?   This blog post has my top tips on some super easy basics to keep it simple.

by Fiona Valentine

This blog post is a painting how to with a difference. Before I dive in to why I think choosing one medium is the secret to painting success, let me say that I love that there are SO many options for painting.  Each medium offers a unique set of skills to learn, characteristics to explore and story telling possibilities.  Painting just never gets old!  The more how to paint techniques we learn, the more we realize we need to learn, keeping us challenged and interested.

There is always a new artist to discover and get to know who opens our eyes to the possibilities of painting in a fresh and exciting way. And don’t get me started on the excitement of buying new brushes and paint!

by Fiona Valentine

Want to know the best way to find your unique artistic style as an artist?  Be yourself.  I know. Rocket science, right? Sometimes, we forget to pay attention to the obvious.  In this blog post I’ll show you how to look for simple clues on YOUR unique style.

Getting to really know ourselves is a life long journey.  It can be really meaningful  to take some time out and take a good look at where you’ve been, who you are and how that contributes to the art you want to make.  So, let’s have some fun with this!

You might need a cup of tea and a notebook.   This article isn't that long, but be warned, you may find yourself staring out the window lost in thought.  Are you ready?