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Bitten Pear Impressionism Still Life Painting
I painted this bitten pear with gestural lines and a loose application of watercolour wet on wet. This approach allows the colours to melt together and create a softness that works well in contrast to the dark lines. I work with a non-waterproof ink pen so that I can actively choose to soften some edges…
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My Coca Cola Coke Can Drawing
When I was a child if I had a tummy ache my grandpa would say to me “When we soldiers had a tummy ache we’d always have Coca Cola! That should do the trick!” It’s forever been one of those incredibly nostalgic drinks for me. Every time I see the brand I immediately think of…
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Drawing Glass
This week, my sketchbook has been captivated by the quiet, everyday beauty of glass. It’s a medium that presents a unique challenge, and a rewarding one at that. Unlike a solid object, a glass jar or bottle isn’t just about the form itself—it’s about what you see through it, the way it distorts light, and…
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Fab Ice Lolly Original Oil Painting
I had so many nostalgic memories painting this today! Who else loved Fab Ice lollies during the summer holidays growing up? I painted this in oil paint on an 8×16 inch canvas. It’s currently available on my eBay store. When painting with oil I map out my basic shapes and layout in acrylic paint first.…
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Painting a glass of whisky
When I first started out as an artist, I thought glass was really difficult. But truth be told once the process is simplified it’s actually easy. The structure is really just made up of different shades of highlights and shadows that surround the background colour. I first took my reference photo by placing the glass…
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Painting a Gorilla Bathing In Moonlight
At the moment I’m working on a collection of animals either emerging from shadows or being illuminated by light. Today’s oil painting is of a Gorilla bathing in moonlight. To create this I used a wet on wet technique and began by blocking out the darkest shadows to create an approximate form. I then began…
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Painting an African Wild Dog
What fears have you overcome and how? For 14 years I was a makeup artist. I still remember the first day I trained in it. My tutor would say to me “Go Bolder!” I was incredibly light touch with my application. I was always scared of bold and opted for natural. When I painted my…
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Painting Charles the Emu at Sunset
Meet Charles. A fictional Emu inspired by a real Emu 🥰 Emu’s have so much Character. With their big googley eyes and tufts of scraggly hair. I adore them! Get ready to see how my sketches start out… yep they truly are a scribble! The less precious about it the better. The initial stage is…
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Sketching A Cat Sleeping On A Pile Of Books
Every now and then I become so attached to a piece of art that it’s hard to sell it. But knowing that it’s going to a loving home makes it all worthwhile. When I’m sketching I think about how that piece will light up a room or the faces that view it. This sketch is…
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Drawing a Cat Behind a Vase of Flowers
What is the last thing you learned? I recently realised that often when I think I am uninspired, I’m actually worrying about whether what I want to draw or paint fits the mould of what people expect me to produce. I recently heard an artist say “When you’re uninspired, pick up your brush and paint…
Emily-Rose Alcock Art
Original Food and Drink Illustrations.
Emily-Rose Alcock Art 