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Life forms exhibition opening
Jeanne-Louise shares highlights from the Life Forms exhibition in Otley. The exhibition brings together artwork from 32 artists who enjoy life drawing on Thursday evenings.
Life forms exhibition opening
Jeanne-Louise shares highlights from the Life Forms exhibition in Otley. The exhibition brings together artwork from 32 artists who enjoy life drawing on Thursday evenings.

These are a few of my favourite hues
Jeanne-Louise shares tips about her colour palettes for her two new seascape creations: Tipple and Pure. She also shares some tips for photographing blue art.
These are a few of my favourite hues
Jeanne-Louise shares tips about her colour palettes for her two new seascape creations: Tipple and Pure. She also shares some tips for photographing blue art.

Welcome to the Barley Mill
Learn about the creative process in my summer oil painting commission: an original house portrait of a beautifully converted barn in scenic, hilly Shropshire.
Welcome to the Barley Mill
Learn about the creative process in my summer oil painting commission: an original house portrait of a beautifully converted barn in scenic, hilly Shropshire.

Plein air sketching in Shropshire
Find out more about the plein air sketching and site analysis that went into my latest commission of a beautiful converted barn in scenic Shropshire.
Plein air sketching in Shropshire
Find out more about the plein air sketching and site analysis that went into my latest commission of a beautiful converted barn in scenic Shropshire.

Welcome to Yorkshire life drawing
I started following Yorkshire life drawing on Instagram soon after they began in September last year. At the time, I had no idea I would be relocating to Yorkshire. I’d come...
Welcome to Yorkshire life drawing
I started following Yorkshire life drawing on Instagram soon after they began in September last year. At the time, I had no idea I would be relocating to Yorkshire. I’d come...

Art tips: Creating clouds
Ever wanted to paint clouds? Jeanne-Louise shares her tips for painting lovely clouds.
Art tips: Creating clouds
Ever wanted to paint clouds? Jeanne-Louise shares her tips for painting lovely clouds.