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Absorbent Ground
A little while ago I mentioned on Instagram that I was trying to achieve a bit more of the effects that I get from paper, on canvas. One...

Jules
Sep 3, 20212 min read


Which Gesso?
Previously, when looking up which gesso to use, people had recommended Golden’s gesso over Liquitex. I can’t remember the reasons now for...

Jules
Sep 3, 20211 min read


Trying to find the perfect materials for painting
Today has been a day of exploration and trying to refine my process. I have several little experiments that I'm carrying out to see what...

Jules
Jul 23, 20214 min read


Does size really matter?
The perils of scaling up Translating a small study up to a larger painting has always been a huge challenge for me. There are several...

Jules
Jul 17, 20214 min read
Masculine and Feminine in art making
I was listening to an audio book the other day on story writing, and how in order to create a really interesting story you need to have...

Jules
Jun 8, 20213 min read


Book Review: Art & Fear
I’ve listened to this book twice now, and simply want to tattoo its entirety onto my soul for future reference. I never knew how much...

Jules
May 29, 20211 min read


Planning the next idea
I know it’s fashionable (and enviable) these days to just pour yourself onto a canvas without any planning and see where it goes, but...

Jules
May 29, 20212 min read


The Fine Line Between Earth and Sky /// Artist's thoughts
When I was younger, I used to lie down in fields during summer time (this is England, where you can lie on grass without getting mauled...

Jules
May 13, 20211 min read


Moonlight Sonata, as played by the Moon
Ever wondered what would happen if you bounced a song off the moon? The artist Katie Paterson did, and decided to translate Beethoven's...

Jules
May 13, 20211 min read
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