Monthly Art Challenge – March

Each month I set a different theme and tasks to help inspire you to draw, paint and create. If you want help just let me know.   WHAT: March Inspiration – Darkness and Light TASK 1) This month we focus on looking at working with shadow and light in our drawingExercise 1: 5 minute draw: 1 minute only highlights, 1Continue reading “Monthly Art Challenge – March”

2018 – The Arts School

Wow! It’s been a long time since I posted and the reasons good! The Arts School is up and running and I am loving teaching again! Now we start the new year with lots of courses and a new teacher working with us teaching watercolour (Jo Hudson). Come and take a class and hopefully enjoyContinue reading “2018 – The Arts School”

The Arts School

Getting ready to run a taster day at The Arts School tomorrow. General Art is one of my favourite courses as it is project based and gives you a chance to try different materials out and develop your own ideas and work.  If you are interested in this course or any others, please visit orContinue reading “The Arts School”

Popsicle Lewes

A while ago I saw a shop in Lewes called Popsicle and was in love!    “Live life in colour” is the text on the door of this shop, and it’s wonderful, vibrant owner Sharon does just that. I am really excited to be exhibiting a series of paintings on the shops display board inContinue reading “Popsicle Lewes”

Abstracts in photography

I have been using the iPhone 6 recently and the camera is much more sensitive. As a result I have ended up with some “abstract” photographs. I know what they are because I know where they were taken but I am not sure if a viewer would be able to.  I have been painting “abstractContinue reading “Abstracts in photography”

Accidental Abstract Inspiration

Accidental Abstract I.   Please check out this blog post for where this project started. I have been inspired to blend my love of abstract with photography by editing image composition to create an abstract image.    ©www.sophiemayer.com Please feel free to share, but give me a heads up and create where it is due!Continue reading “Accidental Abstract Inspiration”