Tree number 4, Oils on board, 10 in x 12 in.

Today I finished a painting. Its always a Good Feeling, to finish. Especially one of these, which is a bit mind-bending.

What I am trying to capture is the light. Very difficult, very addictive. Here are a couple of close-ups.

location location... (Drawing, Illustration and Design)

Another look at tone and all the lovely qualities of observing light, without using colour. Nothing improves your colour awareness more than not using it..

                   Charcoal study, by Julie Douglas.

Recently I attended some talks at the Art College and took my evening class along to one of them. Afterwards we headed round the corner and did some speed drawing and Thinking Exercises in the foyer of a hotel. It makes a good change to work away from our usual environment, and everyone enjoyed the experience (even if it only made them happier to get back to the studio this week...!).

Upcoming courses - Portfolio Preparation, Water Colour workshop, Art for Teenagers and GCSE back-up, Oils Workshop and Portrait Drawing, as well as Distance Learning all year round.

Email julie@juliedouglas.co.uk for details.