Skill Development

Originally part of the Art-Club web site and following feedback from our members we realised there was too much content so we've gone back to basics and made Art Critique Club more simple. It's now a free virtual art community of like minded people and creators.

Winter Snow after Bob Ross I started painting after watching Bob Ross produce one of his classics on TV in 2021. It was a rerun, but it sparked my creative juices. Having just retired, I felt it was time to rekindle my passion for a hobby that would challenge me and allow me to create something I hadn’t done in years: a painting. Bob worked extensively in oils, so I set out to gather the necessary tools—paints, solvents, liquin, and more. Much to my wife's chagrin, my first a

A typical search reveals the following answers to the original question of :- Why do Artist's ask the question. How do I make money from my art? Remember when it comes to art "prosperity drives demand; the secret is to survive the famine and prepare for the feast”.

Peter East’s art is defined by its precision and emotional depth. His pencil sketches reveal a mastery of shading and texture, bringing simple scenes to life with a quiet intensity. Each line and shadow tells a story, inviting viewers to pause and reflect.

The tutorial and charcoal piece shown here are inspired by Skelton’s photographs and Wilson’s paintings, particularly those capturing the ferocious blizzard conditions they endured on the ice. Entitled Blizzard, this artwork is my tribute to those early pioneers of polar exploration.

The art world is shifting rapidly. Online art galleries have grown in popularity, offering collectors new ways to discover and purchase art. More and more high street galleries are closing, driven by a 12% drop in sales and high operational costs. The major change however has been the shift in digital purchasing forcing the closure of many smaller spaces.

This blog explores the process and techniques I used and shows below my own rendition of Dr Edward Wilson’s watercolour of McMurdo Sound

Learn how to recreate Jack Vettriano’s iconic The Singing Butler as Beach Dancing in acrylics. Explore transformative twists, sky techniques

Discover Thomas Girtin’s watercolor techniques through a step-by-step guide to painting Morpeth Bridge. Perfect for watercolor newcomers

I paint for fun, the challenge and the enjoyment and I improve my technique from Masters like Monet. Whilst I sell some of my finished paintings, I don't lose any sleep if they don't sell. For me this art tutorial “Fun in the Poppy Field” is more about constant improvement. We can all learn from the masters and Monet is one of the best. If what I produce expands my knowledge and others can learn from it then that gives me the confidence to keep going. We all learn by example