St Michael’s Mount

First published in the UK’s The Artist magazine, April 2012 issue, available from www.painters-online.co.uk”

STAGE ONE

I began by roughly sketching the scene with the edge of an Artbar. I was able to cover large areas quickly and create sharp edges, which is perfect for the silhouette shapes on the mount and castle.

STAGE TWO

I added further colours, working with the Artbars as crayons without any added water. With their creamy consistency, the colours mingle very well together. Wiping a dampened brush over the Artbar