Janet Brady

Winter Forest Abstract Waxing

December 21, 2016December 21, 2016 by Janet Brady

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I took the whole waxing technique to another level. Deciding to make my cards in a free and abstract style I used watercolour paper as the base, I drew rough pine tree shapes in wax first then washed soft transparent colours over the top, Cerulean, Violet and Phthalo. I waited for…

Snow Magic!

December 16, 2016December 21, 2016 by Janet Brady

Janet Brady

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As Christmas is upon us, you have the opportunity to use wax as a replant, creating snow on the branches of pine trees. I used to be the greatest advocate of masking fluid, but now wanting to be able to mask quickly without the gloopy mess, and liking the effect…

Collecting ideas!

December 12, 2016December 21, 2016 by Janet Brady

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I am always asking painters to keep their inspiration safe. To keep a sketchbook, not only full of recent drawings and paintings, but also tears, notes, adverts for exhibitions, books, photos, anything that jogs back that thought, that glimmer that sparked an idea for a painting. We all think that…

What Medium?

June 17, 2016December 7, 2016 by Janet Brady

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Watercolour: Janet Brady teaches Watercolour. her specialism is using transparent paints. A small range of colours and good quality paper. "I don't use artist quality inks, they are far too intense, I use Cotman and Aquafine brands, in tubes." Recommended materials: Paint : Alizarin Crimson, Scarlet Lake, Transparent Yellow, Sap…

My fascination with painting Dartmoor!

June 16, 2016December 7, 2016 by Janet Brady

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The drama, the space, the light, the contours, the tors, inspire me to paint. I paint with all of this in mind and out flows an emotional response to this stunningly beautiful landscape. I enjoy taking photographs of the dramatic skies and the amazing light on the moors, the moody…

The beauty of working in a Sketchbook!!!

June 16, 2016December 7, 2016 by Janet Brady

Janet Brady

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I used to hate working in the confined space of a sketchbook, nothing seemed to fit, my drawings expanded off all sides, the composition ran out of space ..... in short it was a mess!! What are the secrets to successfully working in a sketchbook?? Follow this blog and you…

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