A Beautiful stay in the Swiss Countryside This Week I am staying at the 'Art Nouveau' Hotel Paxmontana to paint the hotel and its surroundings. It was built in 1896 and is a listed building which has kept its charm and stylistic exterior. Easily distinguished by the detailed red and...

I’m now back home, after 2 months painting the Isle of Skye and Anglesey. Travelling with my camper van and bicycle to paint some works in preparation for my solo exhibition in August 2023.

How to paint a Master Copy. Daniel shows his process and thoughts after painting a Copy of Lady Agnew at the Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh....

This painting diary is from my recent trip to Arolla. I'm stayed in a fantastic hotel surrounded by pine forest and snowy mountains. The start of the week consisted of skiing and walking about the region to discover the views and see what inspires me the most. ...

"Art for happiness" is what comes to mind writing this article, hence the title. Danny & Penelope are a couple, and both good friends of mine.  Danny and I first met over a cup of tea at a bakery in Champéry. Due to our shared interest in art and...

For many a portrait artist, the main inspiration is light. The beauty of a great painting is often found in the artist’s study of chiaroscuro. Take portrait artist Rembrandt for example, Vermeer & Monet, too. They all depicted light in their own way but what remains constant is that the lighting within their paintings is often the first most striking element pulling us in to look further.