INFERNO work in progress

Being an artist who's unafraid to share the creation process. Shapshot of how it looked at the end of the day Sunday 17th April.

CREATIVE WORKSHOPS - paint & sketching

Over the years; many have asked me to run workshops. Being a full-time artist I value my time not to mention the solitude required to focus on my own work. Finally after much deliberation, I've made the decision to hold 'CREATIVE WORKSHOPS' with the focus being on the fun side of creating art. The workshops will be held on week and weekend days. For those who do not have their own art supplies; these will be provided  at an affordable cost. Weather permitting there will be excursions to sketch, paint and photograph on location as well as visits to local galleries, cafe's and of course the local tavern; The Alexander Tavern in Pirongia. (Food and refreshments at your own cost).For those who come to the two day workshops, there is a variety of local accommodation available. The size of the workshops is limited to a maximum of 3 thus you'll need to book in advance. Dates and cost of the workshops will be posted soon. Please post your interest or email me at; mckenziedeborahnz@gmail.com. regards Deborah McKenzie

Blending and layers with Atelier Interactive and Golden Open Acrylic Paints.

I find it easier blending with these slower drying acrylics compared to standard acrylics. The only one downside is sometimes the paint seems to dry 'too slow'. As yet I haven't decided which of the two I prefer working with. Recently I used the Atelier range for 3 'practice' portraits done to better my blending skills. I was able to 'rework' a previous dried layer merely by brushing on a little water. When this was not what I wanted I learned to ensure the next layer was not 'watery'. When working in layers with Atelier Interactive paints I needed to apply each layer carefully and 'gently', to avoid re-activating the previous layer.

Blogspot for fellow-artists

I'm waiting for paint to dry .... listening to Van Morrison .... thinking to myself ... wonder what other artists like myself do when waiting for the paint to dry ... ???