Welcome to Hint’s & Tips

…little pieces of advice that I hope will build your confidence and make your art practice easier

Many years of creating art and teaching have given me a treasure trove of useful information that I will happily share with you here on a regular basis to help you improve your skills and knowledge further. Easy to follow, practical guidance from getting started with art, to information about materials, and learning to value curiosity and play over perfection.

As this new section develops I also hope to share with you some simple exercises and ideas that will encourage you to practice, loosen up, explore, and discover the enjoyment of simply having a go. Everything here is offered freely and with encouragement, so you can easily read it online or download the printable PDFs as reference for you to return to whenever you need.

Starting Art

When starting something new feels a little overwhelming

And you’re in need of some gentle guidance to help you steady your nerves. From getting into the right mindset, to looking at what we need to get started - along with some simple exercises to build those initial skills and confidence…

Drawing Materials

Drawing materials don’t need to be complicated…

Whether its the simplicity of graphite pencils, the boldness of charcoal, the subtle layering of coloured pencils, or the freedom of expressive pen work, each material has its own character and something valuable to teach you…

Acrylics

Simple, yet sophisticated enough to explore for a lifetime…

Acrylics are one of the most versatile and accessible paints available. They can be used straight from the tube for bold, textural painting, or diluted to transparent layers for glazing, adding subtly and depth to your work…

Watercolour

Coming soon

Brushes

Coming soon

Painting Tools

Coming soon…

Surfaces

Coming soon…

Inks

Coming soon…

Oils

Coming soon