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Pick up a paintbrush and paint a penguin
Over the last couple of weeks, I have been painting an African Penguin skipping on a beach and eating a tasty fish. The photograph was lent to me by a man at work. I loved the beautiful lights on the …...
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How to prepare for your first art stall
Hello everybody, This is a little guide on what I have learned for far in preparing for my first art stall at Rowledge Village Fayre. It hasn’t happened yet, so things could still go very very wrong…...
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Going off photo when the photo is… off
Caution: the following includes an artist with a serious case of “a bad workman blames his tools” syndrome. As an artist who strives to get animals as accurate as I possibly can, going off-photo goes...
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Like squats… only for your face.
On Monday, I had my first stall EVER at Rowledge Village Fayre. But what did I learn from this experience? 1. Don’t underestimate the weather: I obsessively checked the weather for about ten days...
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My art journey so far
Here is my art journey so far and exactly what art means in my life. This used to be a page on my site, but I feel as if this part of my journey is over, and I am starting … Continue reading →
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How to paint a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel
You may have spotted him at the Fayre, or you may just be coming across him now. This is Bertie the King Charles Cavalier Spaniel puppy. Judging by his expression, he knows he is royalty. He has a...
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So you want them to actually READ your CV?
I, Imi Woods, Animal Artist, have given myself a metaphorical kick up the backside and decided to start contacting galleries, shops and (gulp) agents. I looked up “How to write an Artist’s CV” on...
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How to create an Artist’s Portfolio
Today I had a display at Gilbert White’s House and Gardens in Hampshire. My portfolio was a great feature, people spent ages flicking through and seeing the extent of my skills. It also sparked several...
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Time lapse Meercats
Hello everybody! Lots of busy and exciting things happening recently! I have just put a painting into the Society for Wildlife Art’s annual exhibition, I find out next week if it has been selected....
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Make your painting SHINE!
…by investing in some Acrylic Ink! I am a true convert to this lovely liquid and am struggling to understand how I achieved so much detail in my paintings without it. The benefits are: They are much...
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