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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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,...

Marco
Jan 7, 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...

Marco
Jan 1, 20242 min read
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