I’ve been asked more times than I can count: “Can I swap synthetic brushes for natural-hair when working in gouache?” It’s a great question, especially as gouache sits somewhere between transparent watercolor and opaque acrylic in its behaviour. I decided to run a practical test in my...
I’ve spent years refining a compact mixed-media kit that fits comfortably under a café table, in...
There’s nothing quite like the sinking feeling when you lift a flap of collage and find brittle,...
When I prepare images of my paintings and mixed-media pieces for giclée printing, I try to think...
I often think of “mistakes” in the studio as conversations my work invites me to have, rather...
Stepping into a small studio means learning to be resourceful. My current workspace is compact,...
I’m often asked how to pull together a solo show when time is short and the budget is even...
I love building layered collage backgrounds because they offer a rich, accidental language that can ground a painting, illustration or mixed-media piece. Working with found papers and acrylic medium creates depth, texture and surprises — and you don’t need a fancy studio to get started. Below I share my practical approach, favourite materials, workflow and troubleshooting tips so you can...
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