This week's topic continues to focus on last month's visit to Bamburgh beach. There's plenty of sand for sandcastles. Storms appear without warning. The sea is icy cold and always changing colour. Beaches are perfect haunts for artists in search of inspiration.
You probably won't…(continue reading)
Posted in Miscellaneous on June 26th, 2011.
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How do I Become An Artist?
Strictly speaking, you don't become an artist. Whether you like it or not, you already are an artist. Many people say they cannot draw and by that reasoning they are therefore not cut out to be an artist. Art is not about being great and skilled at drawing. It is about enjoying…(continue reading)
Posted in Miscellaneous on June 15th, 2011.
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This is the first posting in a long time--my apologies. I took some vacation and visited Northumbria. Bamburgh, to be precise. This has to be one of the most best places in the world to visit. Untouched by globalisation, you will not find a McDonald's, nor will you find a Caffe Nero. Instead, in their…(continue reading)
Posted in Miscellaneous. Updated June 26th, 2011.
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Dear Tim,
How do I create a photograph that doesn't look blurred, as a result of using the camera manually? I have the camera on a tripod, and even the gentlest of touches still results in blurring. What can I do?
Best,
A Confused Stop-Motion Animator.
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Posted in Miscellaneous on December 12th, 2010.
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The five best things to draw.
1. Rooks. These birds are very tame and quite trusting of humans. I love them because they are such beautiful creatures.
2. Dogs. These are harder to draw if they are running around chasing squirrels. But they are the laziest animals ever--always sleeping…(continue reading)
Posted in Miscellaneous on October 6th, 2010.
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