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Marco
Feb 17 min read
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...
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Marco
Jan 125 min read
Discovering the Art of Silence: An Abstract Artwork for a bedroom
Discovering the art of silence. An abstract artwork for your bedroom
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Marco
Nov 12, 20244 min read
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 ?"...
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Marco
Nov 12, 20243 min read
Learning from a watercolour master - Thomas Girtin
A skill development exercise for watercolour artists by Art-Marco after Thomas Girtin.
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Marco
Sep 7, 20246 min read
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.
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Marco
Feb 29, 20242 min read
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...
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Marco
Feb 27, 20241 min read
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...
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Marco
Feb 26, 20244 min read
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...
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Marco
Feb 9, 20244 min read
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...
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Marco
Feb 5, 20242 min read
Plein Air !!- Plain Freezing
Thinking of plein air painting ? Think again. Pick your location and go prepared. I didn't
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Marco
Feb 4, 20245 min read
Eyecons of the world. The eyes have it.
Art-Marco Eyecon Series.
Artwork No 1 - "Elephant"
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Marco
Jan 30, 20243 min read
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...
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Marco
Jan 22, 20247 min read
"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....
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Marco
Jan 11, 20241 min read
Want a permanent memory of Fuengirola, Malaga, Spain?
Painting an acrylic in Fuengirola.
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Marco
Jan 7, 20242 min read
Pet Portraits Charcoal - Meet Jupiter the Cocker Spaniel
So here is my latest commission underway. Meet Jupiter a litttle Cocker Spaniel puppy. The photo was kindly provided by an SAA artist,...
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Marco
Jan 2, 20244 min read
Learning to paint in watercolour? Should you copy the masters and what can it teach you?
I retired from business three years ago and decided to follow my goal of converting my home office into an art studio. I had promised...
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Marco
Jan 2, 20241 min read
Watercolour Painting in the Brockhampton Estate
A traditionally farmed estate run by the National Trust the Brockhampton medieval manor house is an ideal place to visit for inspiration...
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Marco
Jan 1, 20242 min read
Why produce Pet Portraits in Charcoal?
I’ve been painting watercolours for the last two years, and got bored wanting a new challenge. Personality fault? Possibly but actually I...
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