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Juxtaposition of ballerina sketch and painting. In both the figure is wearing a red poppy tutu.

From pen to paint: the inspiration behind my ba...

This painting blog shares the transformation of a postcard pen sketch into a ballerina oil painting. The original Ballettoons ballerina illustration of a figure poised in a poppy flower tutu...

From pen to paint: the inspiration behind my ba...

This painting blog shares the transformation of a postcard pen sketch into a ballerina oil painting. The original Ballettoons ballerina illustration of a figure poised in a poppy flower tutu...

Collage of ballerina and poppy photos with images of a painting inspired y these photographs

Perfectly poised: the inspiration behind my lat...

Ballet artist, Jeanne-Louise, shares the inspiration and creative process for her latest ballerina painting. Poised in a purple poppy flower tutu, the dancer is painted en pointe. An original ballerina...

Perfectly poised: the inspiration behind my lat...

Ballet artist, Jeanne-Louise, shares the inspiration and creative process for her latest ballerina painting. Poised in a purple poppy flower tutu, the dancer is painted en pointe. An original ballerina...

Hand=painted greetings card featuring bee on agastache flowers on kraft card

Painting bees and blooms: beeline for agastache

Otley artist, Jeanne-Louise, shares her latest inspiration: a beelicious agastache from Courtyard Planters. Perfect for bees, perfect for painting.

Painting bees and blooms: beeline for agastache

Otley artist, Jeanne-Louise, shares her latest inspiration: a beelicious agastache from Courtyard Planters. Perfect for bees, perfect for painting.

Woman seated in craft shop with display boxes with hand-created cards and art

5 steps for sustainable art

Yorkshire artist, Jeanne-Louise shares her top 5 tips for artrepreneurs looking to reduce waste.

5 steps for sustainable art

Yorkshire artist, Jeanne-Louise shares her top 5 tips for artrepreneurs looking to reduce waste.

Plein air painting set-up with paint, boards and a flower painting. The light in the image is dappled.

When plein air isn't plain sailing: 8 tips for ...

Plein air painting is rewarding. Fresh air, fresh inspiration. Painting outdoors is a soulful way to make the most of the sunshine. But every now and then, something goes awry....

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When plein air isn't plain sailing: 8 tips for ...

Plein air painting is rewarding. Fresh air, fresh inspiration. Painting outdoors is a soulful way to make the most of the sunshine. But every now and then, something goes awry....

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Swirling daisy painting in white floating frame

Daisy disco

This is daisy disco. It's currently on display at Otley's green haven, PlantsDOTcom, offset in a gorgeous white frame from Artworks. When I lived in Reading, I enjoyed some lovely...

Daisy disco

This is daisy disco. It's currently on display at Otley's green haven, PlantsDOTcom, offset in a gorgeous white frame from Artworks. When I lived in Reading, I enjoyed some lovely...