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In The Emperor’s New Clothes, Hans Christian Andersen tells a simple story with a sharp edge: two swindlers sell an emperor invisible clothes, claiming only the wise can see them. No one wants to appear stupid, so everyone pretends the clothes are magnificent—until a child blurts out the obvious.

This blog explores the process and techniques I used and shows below my own rendition of Dr Edward Wilson’s watercolour of McMurdo Sound

Written by the artist as a personal review of the web site www.art-marco.com Art-Marco is a personal art website showcasing handcrafted charcoal, pastel, watercolour and acrylic work. Why review your own site? Self reflection is never a bad thing. I have often said to my children, “If you can look yourself in a mirror and feel you have done your best, at whatever you set out to do, then you can do no more and satisfaction will follow. More importantly other people’s reviews,

An in-depth look at painting the old wreck at Dell Quay, Chichester: process, materials, challenges & beautiful photography in watercolour.

Have you ever thought who taught Leonardo Da Vinci, Michaelangelo, Rembrandt or Vemeer?

I paint for fun, the challenge and the enjoyment and I improve my technique from Masters like Monet. Whilst I sell some of my finished paintings, I don't lose any sleep if they don't sell. For me this art tutorial “Fun in the Poppy Field” is more about constant improvement. We can all learn from the masters and Monet is one of the best. If what I produce expands my knowledge and others can learn from it then that gives me the confidence to keep going. We all learn by example

Let me start by saying up front, everyone can draw and everyone can paint. The problem is how much time you are gong to put into practicing and honing your newly found skills. You will read about cool and warm colours, perspective, composition all of which will put you off right from the start. Well don't be, it happens to all of us. I retired some 3 years ago, I hadn't painted since junior school and that was with my fingers and hand , according to my 89 year old mother.