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Siân's Blog

Siân Dudley writes about her life as an artist.

A Very Berry Christmas

When Mr Hedges cannot make the Christmas tree look as festive as he would wish, help is at hand. A Very Berry Christmas is a delightful tale of friendship and kindness, with beautfiul illustrations by Rob Dudley.

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Oils!

Rob’s metamorphosis from watercolourist to oil painting during the pandemic has given rise to some beautiful images…

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Art Outdoors

If you have ever stood in front of a beautiful landscape wanting to painting it, but also wanting some help, Art Outdoors could be the answer .

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My New Studio Week 8

It seems I have little patience when it comes to waiting for plaster to dry in cold wet weather. "And then...nothing happened." doesn't do it for me. The cause of the delay also helped relieve the frustration. Finally we are 'in the pink' and things are on the move again.

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ART TIP

ART TIP

I'm easily confused these days.  Going cross eyed drawing up an image of a clump of flowers I lost track of which was a stem, which a leaf . So I found a solution...

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My New Studio Day 4

I could have posted this picture on Day 1, but frankly I've been in a state of shock. The British workmen arrived, on time. Knowing how to keep British workmen happy I offered tea. 'Yes please love, that'll be 2 teas, 2 coffees, 2 sugars in each. Thank you." I made the drinks and took them in to the garden, to see the base already laid. They erected the rest of the shed, topped it off and then drank the tea and coffee. It was still warm enough. Unbelievable! There was frost on the ground and they were smiling. 

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Off to Spain

I'm off to Spain! Heidi at Art Safari booked my flights today! I remember siting in blazing hot sunshine  last year, sketching this delightful little hut..

 

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