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Overcoming the "Heinz 57" Dog Portrait hurdles
Is this a Norfolk Terrier a Norwich Terrier or a Border Terrier? Why is it important to know? Creating a dog portrait in mixed media.

Marco
Mar 223 min read
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How can you transform an exceptional photograph into a great painting
Original Photo (Whitbourne 2024) Every exceptional photograph is a piece of art, showcasing the talent of the photographer. But if you...

Marco
Feb 17 min read
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Discovering the Art of Silence: An Abstract Artwork for a bedroom
Discovering the art of silence. An abstract artwork for your bedroom

Marco
Jan 125 min read
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Creating an Abstract is easy ! Isn't it?
"I like that. Can you do me one?" "Sure what do you want?" "I don't know but it needs to match the decor!" "Ok what colours ?"...

Marco
Nov 12, 20244 min read
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Learning from a watercolour master - Thomas Girtin
A skill development exercise for watercolour artists by Art-Marco after Thomas Girtin.

Marco
Nov 12, 20243 min read
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A watercolour landscape for me
I have stood and looked at that view so many times and could never quite catch what I wanted from the scene, read the story here.

Marco
Sep 7, 20246 min read
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Who was the artist Adrian Hill?
Born in 1895, Adrian Keith Graham Hill was one of the first TV artists to appear on BBC TV. His programme called "Sketch Club" was seen...

Marco
Feb 29, 20242 min read
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Pocklington Freddie Black Labrador Retriever
Latest Artwork Release from Art-Marco To coincide with the launch of our first two charcoal artist guides we have released a limited...

Marco
Feb 27, 20241 min read
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Art-Marco Launches their Artist Guide 'Working with Charcoal' (An ideal hobby for the recently retired)
If you are recently retired and are looking for an hobby then here would be a good place to start. I was you a few years ago. No longer...

Marco
Feb 26, 20244 min read
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Have you ever thought who taught Leonardo Da Vinci, Michaelangelo, Rembrandt or Vemeer?
Have you ever thought who taught Leonardo Da Vinci, Michaelangelo, Rembrandt or Vemeer?

Marco
Feb 14, 20244 min read
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Croft Castle Revisited
I wrote recently, 5th February, about my aborted visit to Croft Castle when I was beaten by the weather and unable to finish the plain...

Marco
Feb 11, 20243 min read
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A man, a guitar and a passion - Gretsch
There are times in your life when you are asked to do something, you willingly say yes to and then after due consideration you realise...

Marco
Feb 9, 20244 min read
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Eyecons of the world. "Lioness"
Lioness Eyecon Series Number 2

Marco
Feb 7, 20244 min read
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Plein Air !!- Plain Freezing
Thinking of plein air painting ? Think again. Pick your location and go prepared. I didn't

Marco
Feb 5, 20242 min read
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Eyecons of the world. The eyes have it.
Art-Marco Eyecon Series.
Artwork No 1 - "Elephant"

Marco
Feb 4, 20245 min read
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The Day of “Persil” the Blue Eyed Cat
It’s been a while since I’ve produced a cat artwork so today’s project made a nice change. Since the launch of the Art-Marco web site...

Marco
Feb 1, 20242 min read
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What is a Catalan Sheepdog?
That was the first thing I had to research when Linda got in touch recently and sent me her photos of Buddy and Bessie. What makes a...

Marco
Jan 30, 20243 min read
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"Fun in the Poppy Field"
I paint for fun, the challenge and the enjoyment. Whilst I sell some of my finished paintings, I don't lose any sleep if they don't sell....

Marco
Jan 22, 20247 min read
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Want a permanent memory of Fuengirola, Malaga, Spain?
Painting an acrylic in Fuengirola.

Marco
Jan 11, 20241 min read
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Have you lost a friend and faithful companion and want to remember them in a pet memorial artwork?
Meet Pocklington Freddie (Kennel Club Name) our dearly missed black Labrador. Fred or "skinny bits", (yes he had them chopped off) was a...

Marco
Jan 10, 20244 min read
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