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Portraiture with Dark-Skinned Models

Portraiture with Dark-Skinned Models

  • Bleuie Acosta
  • Jun 15, 2024
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by Robin RudolphAs a child, I had been taught to see colours in faces, particularly black skin which is vibrant with colour. This also allows me to see colours in all areas of life. With various teachers, I vastly improved my coloured pencil portraiture, learning to add more colours to a face. And I can put into practice my lifelong... View more
Art Exhibitions and Competitions — Why should you submit your artwork?

Art Exhibitions and Competitions — Why should you submit your artwork?

  • Bleuie Acosta
  • May 16, 2024
  • 2 Comments
by Susan MurrayWhen we think of juried exhibitions and competitions, the word “subjective” often comes to mind, implying that opinions outweigh facts. Unlike competitions in sports or quizzes where winners are clear-cut based on speed or knowledge, art competitions rely on individual judgment. So, why expose our art to such subjective evaluation?Molly, 8 x 12 inchesLet me begin by telling... View more
My Top Tips for Working in Coloured Pencil

My Top Tips for Working in Coloured Pencil

  • Bleuie Acosta
  • Apr 16, 2024
  • 4 Comments
by Michelle FarmerI’ve always been a creative soul. As a child you could find me with a sketch pad, pencil, or paintbrush in my hands, out in the garden sketching tree bark or leaves. For many years, I took watercolour classes with many of my pieces proudly gracing the walls of our family home. In 2022, I took up coloured... View more
How I Became A Wildlife Artist

How I Became A Wildlife Artist

  • Bleuie Acosta
  • Mar 17, 2024
  • 5 Comments
by Frederique HortonSix years ago I started my coloured pencil journey, one that has now led me to be a finalist in different competitions and being exhibited. But more on that soon!Looking At You, 12 x 18 inchesLet's go back to when it started, when a chance encounter with someone - who is now a very close friend - introduced... View more
The Art Of Life And Coming Full Circle

The Art Of Life And Coming Full Circle

  • Bleuie Acosta
  • Feb 16, 2024
  • 1 Comments
by Sharan MerchantOn December 31, 2023, I will have officially retired from a 40-year career in IT. Over the many years, I’ve been a computer programmer/analyst, web developer & designer, graphic designer, publication and media designer, and even done some tech support. While I’ve enjoyed most of the work, especially the design part, and constantly learning new things, I’ve never... View more
My Sketchy Journey in South Africa

My Sketchy Journey in South Africa

  • Bleuie Acosta
  • Jan 16, 2024
  • 5 Comments
by Lesley Martyn“I’ve joined a Saturday morning Art group for the next 4 weeks!”“What??” said my husband. “Since when are you interested in art?”This conversation was 6 years ago, almost to the day. I was feeling extremely stressed at work — we were running a large complicated Game Reserve in South Africa and I kept feeling that I needed a... View more
Seeing With New Eyes

Seeing With New Eyes

  • Bleuie Acosta
  • Dec 17, 2023
  • 1 Comments
by Ann HolderMaybe one of our most important tools that we use in our studios are our eyes. Have you ever thought about how wonderfully they’re made? We see light, darkness, and the vibrant colors around us. We see lines, shapes, forms, intricate details and perceived depths. Our eyes are drawn to motion as we take in the activity around... View more
Seeing in 2 Dimensions, Creating art with Stereo-blindness

Seeing in 2 Dimensions, Creating art with Stereo-blindness

  • Bleuie Acosta
  • Nov 16, 2023
  • 0 Comments
by Paula WilliamsI am an artist. An artist with a disability that could have stopped me in my tracks and kept me from doing what came naturally to me. The urge to draw and create has always been part of my life but I was born 80 % blind in my right eye. A condition that affected all aspects of... View more