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Recreating Jack Vettriano
Learning to recreate an established work of art in any medium is not easy. Some people have a born talent to be able to religiously copy; ot

Marco
May 155 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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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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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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Want a permanent memory of Fuengirola, Malaga, Spain?
Painting an acrylic in Fuengirola.

Marco
Jan 11, 20241 min read
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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...

Marco
Jan 1, 20242 min read
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