Making something valuable from nothing. January 16, 2022Richard StanleyOne of my great joys in life is the process of creating a valuable artwork that people enjoy from just an idea and that I created myself.I start by building...
Inspired by the light in Tasmania. January 16, 2022Richard StanleyWhen I first moved to Tasmania from Western Australia 24 years ago I was instantly stuck by the softness of the light. Being a landscape and seascape painter I am...
Understanding Colour Values and Tone for Better Painting October 1, 2017Richard Stanley There are three primary colours. Red, blue and yellow. Amazingly all colours can be made from these three colours. Mixing blue and yellow makes green. Mixing blue and red...
The Importance of Composition in Art September 1, 2017Richard Stanley The important role that shape and size play in your paintings. Sometimes when you are all set up with your new white canvas in front of you and all...
Finding inspiration to paint August 1, 2017Richard StanleyI find no better inspiration than Gods own creation. The magnificent landscapes, seascapes and skies that surround us every day is a constantly changing source of painting material that we...
How to blend colours with oil paint July 1, 2017Richard Stanley The above oil painting is my latest and has quite a bit of blending of colours to it. I tend to start with the distance and work my way...