Cally Lawson Art

These are notes on creating distance in landscape painting from a recent workshop that I taught. I have left them unedited including the practice warm-up instruction. I hope that you may find them useful:- " The main problem we encounter when painting and drawing is that we are attempting to create a 3D image on a 2D surface. There are several ways we can try to overcome this, using the elements and principles of design.  The first element we are going to consider is colour. It is very easy to confuse colour with tone. I often use the same colours throughout a painting, but by adding white, grey or black to it, the tone can be very different. We use the word tone very broadly to take us from our lightest lights to our darkest darks with many changes in between. However, to be technical, tone is really the addition of grey to your colour. Adding white creates a tint and adding black creates a shade. As we know, some colours recede, whilst others appear closer. Imagine sitting at th

Watercolour painting is a beautiful and rewarding art form that requires a few essential tools for beginners to get started. Whether you are a complete beginner or someone who is looking to upgrade your watercolour painting equipment, having the right tools can make a significant difference in the quality of your artwork. In this blog post, we will take a look at all the equipment beginners need for watercolour painting, including an explanation of watercolour paper types. Watercolour Paper Types: The first and most crucial tool that you need to start watercolour painting is paper. The quality of the paper you use can greatly affect the final outcome of your painting. There are three primary types of watercolour paper: cold-pressed, hot-pressed, and rough. Cold-pressed watercolour paper has a slightly textured surface that is neither too smooth nor too rough. It is the most popular type of paper and is suitable for most watercolour painting techniques. Hot-pressed watercolour paper has

  Liquitex Soft Body Acrylic Paint is a high-quality paint that has been a favourite of artists for decades. I myself use it daily in my landscape paintings. This paint has a smooth consistency that allows for easy mixing and blending, making it ideal for artists who want to create a variety of effects in their paintings. In this blog post, we will explore the advantages of painting with Liquitex Soft Body Acrylic Paint. Versatility One of the biggest advantages of painting with Liquitex Soft Body Acrylic Paint is its versatility. This paint can be used on a variety of surfaces, including canvas, paper, wood, and more. It can be thinned with water to create a watercolour-like effect or used straight out of the tube for a thicker, more opaque finish. It can also be mixed with other mediums such as gel mediums, moulding pastes, or gesso for added texture and depth. Pigment Quality Liquitex Soft Body Acrylic Paints have a high pigment concentration, which means that the colours are bright