Be a bad artist
How do you become a good artist? Be a bad one first. how-to-be-a-bad-artist.com shares arts and crafts techniques, reviews, creative writing and marketing advice.
Diane Ashmore is the author of this website and how-to-be-a-fine-artist.com.
She has studied Fine Art at Chelsea College of Art, London, UK, and English at Leeds University, Leeds, UK.
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Featured artist: Nicholas Stafford-Deitsch
Nicholas Stafford-Deitsch has spent a lot of time and effort creating The Toucan Feather, a book he describes as “an allegorical, inspirational novel that reveals a new symbol for people who care about the future of mankind – a sort of timely alternative to the Peace Sign”. I asked him to share the ideas behind the book and his illustrations… Read more about Nicholas Stafford-Deitsch on how-to-be-a-fine-artist.com…
Calling all artists. Want to showcase and promote your art and share your experiences with the world? It is totally free to do so. Contact talk[at]dianeashmore[dot]com.
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A visit to Derbyshire and Manchester
I stayed in self-catering accommodation when I visited Hadfield in Derbyshire. It is a great place to stay as you have access to walks (such as the Pennine Way) and it is a short train journey away from Manchester… Read more about Derbyshire…
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Using masking fluid with watercolors
I’ve tried to use masking fluid many times with varying degrees of success. The best type to use is colored (usually blue) so is easier to see to peel off the paper afterwards. I decided to make an art card based on Egyptian hieroglyphics that I’d seen at the British Museum. Read more about using masking fluid with watercolors…
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An easy method of gilding
If you haven’t tried to gild anything before, imitation metal leaf is easy to use and is a lot less expensive than using real gold leaf. I wanted to gild a clay replica of a precious metal medieval European bookcover that I saw at the British Museum. Read more about metal leaf gilding…
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How do you get to be a good artist? Be a bad one first.
Diane Ashmore is the author of this website and also works as a freelance editor, artist and writer.
She has studied Fine Art at Chelsea College of Art, London, UK, and English at Leeds University, Leeds, UK.
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- A visit to Derbyshire and Manchester, UK
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- Egypt, The Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple, and Hepshetsut Temple
- Art in empty shops, Derby
- Mallorca, Spain
- How to be Idle, by Tom Hodgkinson
- Essaouira, Morocco, Africa
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